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Gu Changwei

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Born December 12, 1957 · Xi'an, Shanxi Province, China

Also known as Gu Chang-Wei · Gu Chang Wei

Biography

Gu Changwei (顾长卫) is a Chinese cinematographer and director born in Xi'an on December 12, 1957. He has loved painting since childhood and dreamed of becoming a painter. In 1978, he was admitted to the Photography Department of Beijing Film Academy. After graduating in 1982, he worked as a photography assistant in Xi'an Film Studio.

Awards & recognition

  • Silver Frog · 1993
  • Academy AwardBest Cinematography · 1994 · nominated

Filmography7 titles