Zhang Lu Film Director and Screenwriter Biography

Zhang Lu is a filmmaker known for his work as a movie director, screenwriter, and producer. Born in 1962 in Jilin Province, China, he has built a notable career in Asian cinema, directing and writing numerous feature films.

Filmmaking Career

Zhang has directed multiple films, including Tang Poetry (2003), Grain in Ear (2005), Desert Dream (2007), Dooman River (2009), Gyeongju (2014), A Quiet Dream (2016), Ode to the Goose (2018), and Fukuoka (2020). In addition to directing, he has written screenplays for many of his projects as well as serving as a producer for Gyeongju and A Quiet Dream.

Awards and Recognition

In 2014, Zhang Lu received the Best Director award at the 34th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards for his work on the film Gyeongju.