Guan Hu

Guan Hu (, born 1 August 1968) is a Chinese film director associated with the Sixth Generation movement. He is best known for directing the feature films Mr. Six, The Eight Hundred (2020), and Black Dog (2024).

Education and career A graduate of the class of 1991 of the Beijing Film Academy, Guan became the youngest director in the Beijing Film Studio. In the 1990s, Guan directed a handful of films making a name as an important voice of the sixth generation, most notably with his debut, 1994's Dirt. A portrayal of Beijing's rock music scene, Dirt was filmed on a shoestring budget and was funded primarily by lead actress, Kong Lin. Dirt is often compared with another major sixth generation film about the Beijing rock scene, Zhang Yuan's Beijing Bastards. Unlike that film, Guan Hu paid nearly US$2000 for state studio affiliation, allowing the film to be distributed in China and screened abroad with approval from state regulators.

The Sacrifice 金刚川 Anthology film 2024 Black Dog 狗阵 2024 Cannes Film Festival—Un Certain Regard Award 2025 Dongji Rescue 东极岛 Television 2017: The Weasel Grave