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Film Director Nobuhiko Obayashi: His Promise
Film Director Nobuhiko Obayashi: His Promise
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Film Director Nobuhiko Obayashi: His Promise

2019
29m

Status

Released

Release

2019

Runtime

29m

Storyline

Director Nobuhiko Obayashi is often dubbed "the cinematic magician." 2 and a half years ago, he was diagnosed with cancer with 3 months to live. But that did not deter him from making movies. Currently, he's in post-production on the second film he's done since being diagnosed. He's driven by the message of his late friend, the maestro Akira Kurosawa: "Movies have the power to stop fighting. Look 400 years ahead and keep on shooting." We follow Obayashi's extraordinary career and his mission to use the big screen to send out a message of peace.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
29m
Mar 29, 2019
Director
Yoshiko Nakata
Production Countries
Japan

Top Cast

2 Cast Members

Nobuhiko Obayashi

Nobuhiko Obayashi

Self

Kyōko Ōbayashi

Self

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