Lu Xuechang (June 25, 1964 – February 20, 2014[1]) was a sixth generation Chinese film director.[2] One of a new crop of talented filmmakers, Lu directed four feature films beginning with his debut, The Making of Steel in 1997.
Lu Xuechang | |||||||
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| Born | June 25, 1964 Beijing, China | ||||||
| Died | February 20, 2014 (aged 49) | ||||||
| Occupation | Film director | ||||||
| Years active | 1990s–2014 | ||||||
| Chinese name | |||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 路學長 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 路学长 | ||||||
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Like many of his present-day peers, critics have seen elements of foreign filmmakers in Lu's work with Lu himself claiming to enjoy Italian cinema (although he stops short of naming specific influences).[3] Also commensurate with his peers Lu had his share of run-ins with the censors. The Making of Steel, for example, was recut six times before it was allowed to be screened.[3]
Filmography
edit| Year | English Title | Chinese Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | The Making of Steel | 长大成人 | |
| 2000 | A Lingering Face | 非常夏日 | |
| 2003 | Cala, My Dog! | 卡拉是条狗 | |
| 2006 | Lease Wife | 租期 | Also known as The Contract |
| 2008 | Under One Roof | 两个人的房间 |
References
edit- ^ "路学长突然离世 (Lu Xuechang dies suddenly)". Sina Entertainment. 2014-02-20. Retrieved 2014-02-20.
- ^ Xinhua News Agency (2006-03-17). "Up and coming Chinese director Lu Xuechang's new film centres on prostitution". People's Daily. Retrieved 2008-09-04.
- ^ a b Short, Stephen (2000-10-26). "'Creating Hollywood-Style Movies Would Be Suicide For Us'". Time Asia. Archived from the original on 2008-12-07. Retrieved 2008-01-16.
External links
edit- Lu Xuechang at IMDb
- Lu Xuechang at AllMovie
- Lu Xuechang at the Chinese Movie Database