Lu Xuechang

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
Born	(1964-06-25)June 25, 1964 Beijing, China
Died	February 20, 2014(2014-02-20) (aged 49)
Occupation	Film director
Years active	1990s–2014
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese	路學長
Simplified Chinese	路学长
Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin Lù Xuécháng

In this Chinese name, the family name is Lu.

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

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