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Lulu Wang

1983 - Today

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Lulu Wang (Chinese: 王子逸; pinyin: Wáng Zǐyì; born February 25, 1983) is a Chinese-born American filmmaker. She is best known for writing and directing the comedy-drama films Posthumous (2014) and The Farewell (2019). For the latter, she received the Independent Spirit Award for Best Film and the film was named one of the top ten films of 2019 by the American Film Institute. Wang has also written, produced, and directed several short films, documentaries, and music videos. Read more on Wikipedia

Her biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Lulu Wang is the 2,242nd most popular film director, the 1,839th most popular biography from China and the 28th most popular Chinese Film Director.

Lulu Wang is an American filmmaker best known for her critically acclaimed film "The Farewell," which explores themes of family, culture, and the complexities of saying goodbye. The film, inspired by her own experiences, received widespread recognition for its poignant storytelling and representation of the Chinese-American experience.

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Among FILM DIRECTORS

Among film directors, Lulu Wang ranks 2,242 out of 2,041. Before her are Resul Pookutty, Wanuri Kahiu, Tanuja Chandra, Kunal Kohli, Brian Taylor, and Ayan Mukerji. After her are Vikas Bahl, Nikkhil Advani, Gauri Shinde, Shonali Bose, Antonio Lukich, and Aida El-Kashef.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1983, Lulu Wang ranks 1,765. Before her are Ayan Mukerji, Danish Taimoor, Chuck Hayes, Candice Boucher, Malcolm Howard, and Spencer Pratt. After her are Katie White, Chika Chukwumerije, Liam Finn, Shelden Williams, Kazuyoshi Suwazono, and Colin Smith.

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In China

Among people born in China, Lulu Wang ranks 1,839 out of 1,610. Before her are Zhou Yaqin (2005), Xiang Yanmei (1992), Su Yiming (2004), Zhu Qianwei (1990), Veronique Meester (1995), and Wang Shanshan (1990). After her are Li Yunqi (1993), Wang Liuyi (1997), Yin Xiaoyan (1993), Lu Yunxiu (null), Yang Haoran (1996), and Peng Fei (1992).

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Among FILM DIRECTORS In China

Among film directors born in China, Lulu Wang ranks 28. Before her are Zhang Yuan (1963), Wang Xiaoshuai (1966), Diao Yinan (1969), Domee Shi (1989), Wang Quan'an (1965), and Cathy Yan (1983).

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