Lü Yue
Cinematographer, Film cinematographer
1957 –
Who is Lü Yue?
Lü Yue is a Chinese cinematographer and film director. Born in Tianjin, Lü is today among the most important cinematographers of recent Chinese cinema, and is particularly well known for his collaborations with director Zhang Yimou with whom he served as director of photography in three films. Lü was nominated for an Academy Award for best cinematographer for Zhang's film Shanghai Triad. He has also served as cinematographer for other Fifth Generation directors such as Tian Zhuangzhuang as well as for older directors, such as Huang Shuqin. More recently he served as cinematographer for actress Joan Chen's directorial effort, Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl, a film in which he also played a small part as the titular character's father.
Lü has also found measured success as director; his debut film, Mr. Zhao was well-received, winning the Golden Leopard at the Locarno International Film Festival.
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- Born
- Dec 1, 1957
Tianjin - Also known as
- Yue Lü
- Yue Lyu
- Lu Yue
- Yue Lv
- Le Lü
- Le Lv
- Yue Lu
- Lui Lok
- Nationality
- China
- Profession
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on July 23, 2013
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