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Nobuhiko Obayashi

Japanese film director (1938-2020)

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Lived 1938–2020, aged 82Japan
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  • Era
    1938–2020
    Aged 82
  • Known for
    House
    1977
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Updated 2026-06-15

Nobuhiko Obayashi was a Japanese director, screenwriter, and editor of films and television advertisements. He began his filmmaking career as a pioneer of Japanese experimental films before transitioning to directing more mainstream media, and his resulting filmography as a director spanned almost 60 years. He is best known as the director of the 1977 comedy horror film House, which has garnered a cult following. He was notable for his distinct surreal filmmaking style, as well as the anti-war themes commonly embedded in his films.

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Directors
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Status
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Born
January 9, 1938
Died
April 10, 2020
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