Lu Xuechang
Lu Xuechang (June 25, 1964 – February 20, 2014) was a sixth generation Chinese film director. One of a new crop of talented filmmakers, Lu directed four feature films beginning with his debut, The Making of Steel in 1997. 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).
Lu Xuechang
- Name
- Lu Xuechang
- Born
- 25 June 1964
- Birthplace
- Beijing, China
- Died
- 20 February 2014
- Occupation
- Film director
- Nationality
- People's Republic of China
- Education
- Beijing Film Academy
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Lu Xuechang (June 25, 1964 – February 20, 2014) was a sixth generation Chinese film director. One of a new crop of talented filmmakers, Lu directed four feature films beginning with his debut, The Making of Steel in 1997. 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).
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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.
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• Name — Lu Xuechang • Born — 25 June 1964 • Birthplace — Beijing, China • Died — 20 February 2014 • Occupation — Film director • Years Active — 1990s–2014 Lu
Filmography
Filmography
• 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
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Lu Xuechang died.
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