Directing
Noburô Ôfuji
JA, XX cinema · 31 credits
Born
1 June 1900
Died
28 July 1961 (aged 61)
Birthplace
Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan
Also known as Noburō Ōfuji · Noburou Ohfuji · Noburo Ohfuji · おおふじ のぶろう · Noburou Oofuji
Born 1900, in Tokyo. Ofuji learned the basics of animation under Junichi Kouchi, and later developed his own unique animation style using cutouts from chiyogami (Japanese traditional decorative paper with colored patterns). While strictly maintaining his independent production style, he attempted a variety of techniques such as paper cutouts, cel, silhouette, and colored cellophane.
Known for
Filmography
The Phantom Ship
Director
Kujira
Writer, Director
The Bear Dodger
Director, Animation
Spider Silk
Director
Princess Katsura
Director
Three Brave Frogs
Director
General of the Swamp
Director
Spring Song
Director
Will Power
Director
The Village Festival
Director
The Black Cat
Director
The Golden Flower
Director
鯨
1927
Whale
Director
A Ship of Oranges
Director
馬具田城の盗賊
1926
Burglars of "Baghdad" Castle
Director, Animation
A Story of Tobacco
Director
