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Wu Tianming (simplified Chinese: 吴天明; traditional Chinese: 吳天明; pinyin: Wú Tiānmíng; December 5, 1939 – March 4, 2014) was a Chinese film director and producer who was considered one of the leading "Fourth Generation" directors.
Mar 4, 2014 · Wu Tianming, the acclaimed Chinese director and former head of the influential Xi’an Film Studios, was found dead Tuesday of an apparent heart attack in his home in Beijing. He was 74.
Mar 25, 2014 · Wu Tianming, a movie director and former studio head known as the godfather of contemporary Chinese cinema for the generation of filmmakers — including Zhang Yimou and Chen...
Learn about the anecdote of Wu Tianming's first film experience and how it relates to two foreign films about water. Explore the film languages and achievements of the late Chinese filmmaker and mentor.
Mar 5, 2014 · Chinese director Wu Tianming dies at 74. He is considered the inspiration for the so-called Fifth Generation of innovative filmmakers in China, Zhang Yimou and Chen Kaige.
Jul 30, 2014 · A tribute to the Chinese filmmaker who challenged the state-run system and supported the Fifth Generation directors. Learn about his life, career, and legacy in this obituary by Tony Rayns.
Wu Tianming (1939 – 2014) was a Chinese film director and producer who was considered one of the leading “Fourth Generation” directors. Born in Sanyuan County, Shaanxi Province, China, Wu Tianming attended the Beijing Film Academy, majoring in film directing after the Cultural Revolution.
