Wan Guchan
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Wan Guchan ({{zh|t=萬古蟾|s=万古蟾|p=Wàn Gǔchán}}; 18 January 1900 – 19 November 1995) was a Chinese filmmaker. Born in Nanjing, Jiangsu, he was one of the Wan brothers who pioneered the Chinese animations industry.
Early history
Wan Guchan joined his twin brother Wan Laiming in most of the animation projects and experimentations.Travel Channel China. "{{cite web|url=http://www.tctc.com.cn/2005/laopian/laopian_tsgz.htm |title=铁扇公主 - 老片场 - 旅游卫视 the travel channel |accessdate=24 December 2006 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070102142152/http://www.tctc.com.cn/2005/laopian/laopian_tsgz.htm |archivedate=2 January 2007 }}." "Tieshangongzhufirst-length cartoon." Retrieved on 2006-12-24.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Wan Guchan would be the closest to Wan Laiming in assisting him in all major projects. In 1958, he would be credited as the innovator of a new paper-cut method. The technique was demonstrated in the animation Pigsy Eats Watermelon.
Wan Guchan would also take part in the 1964 film Havoc in Heaven, which would bring China recognition internationally.
Filmography
- Renshen Wawa (1962)
- Jinse de hailuo (1963)
References
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External links
- [http://youth.cnmdb.com/name/229/ China Movie DB]
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Category:Chinese animated film directors
Category:Film directors from Jiangsu
Category:20th-century Chinese inventors
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