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Wan Guchan (Template:Zh; 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.[1]
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
External links
- ↑ Travel Channel China. "Template:Cite web." "Tieshangongzhufirst-length cartoon." Retrieved on 2006-12-24.