Introduction
Guan Hu (born August 1, 1968) is a sixth generation Chinese film director.
Career
A graduate of the class of 1991 of the prestigious Beijing Film Academy, Guan became the youngest director in the Beijing Film Studio. In the 1990s, Guan directed a handful of films making a name as an important voice of the sixth generation, most notably with his debut, 1994's Dirt. A portrayal of Beijing's rock music scene, Dirt was filmed on a shoestring budget and was funded primarily by lead actress, Kong Lin. Dirt is often compared with another major sixth generation film about the Beijing rock scene, Zhang Yuan's Beijing Bastards. Unlike that film, Guan Hu paid nearly US$2000 for state studio affiliation, allowing the film to be distributed in China and screened abroad with approval from state regulators.
Filmography
Film
| Year | English Title | Chinese Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Dirt | 头发乱了 | Directorial debut |
| 1996 | Cello in a Cab | 浪漫街头 | Also known as The Street Rhapsody |
| 1999 | Farewell Our 1948 | 再见，我们的一九四八 | Huabiao Awards for Best New Director - Won |
| 2002 | Eyes of a Beauty | 西施眼 | Beijing College Student Film Festival for Most Popular Film - Won |
| 2009 | Cow | 斗牛 | 46th Golden Horse Film Awards for Best Adapted Screenplay - Won |
| 2012 | Design of Death | 杀生 | 49th Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards for Best Adapted Screenplay - Nominated |
| 2013 | The Chef, the Actor, the Scoundrel | 厨子戏子痞子 | Beijing College Student Film Festival for Best Director - Won |
| China Film Director's Guild Awards for Best Director - Nominated | |||
| 2015 | Mr. Six | 老炮儿 | China Film Director's Guild Awards for Best Director - Won |
| 52nd Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards for Best Original Screenplay - Nominated | |||
| 2016 | Run for Love | 奔爱 |
Television
- 2017: The Weasel Grave