Wang Shuchen

Wang Shuchen (, 1931–1991) was a Chinese film director and screenwriter, best known for directing the films Nezha Conquers the Dragon King and Legend of Sealed Book.

Biography Much of what is known about Wang Shuchen's personal life comes from the writings of his son, Wang Yiqian.

Wang Shuchen was born in Dandong, Liaoning Province, in 1931. He was of Hui nationality. It is known that Wang Shuchen was greatly respected by his peers: the animator Dai Tielang said that Wang had "an imposing spirit and force". He died of cancer in 1991.

Nezha, of which Wang was both director and screenwriter, was a great success. It was screened out of competition in Cannes.

Selected filmography Crossing the Monkey Mountain (1957) The Little Trumpeter (1973) Nezha Conquers the Dragon King (1979) (co-director) Legend of Sealed Book (1983) (co-director and screenwriter) Feelings of Mountains and Waters (1988) (screenwriter)