Er Cheng (Chinese: 程耳; born 17 August 1976) is a Chinese film director, scriptwriter, editor, and writer best known for his thriller films Lethal Hostage, The Wasted Times, and Hidden Blade.
Er Cheng | |
|---|---|
程耳 | |
| Born | 17 August 1976 |
| Alma mater | Beijing Film Academy |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, screenwriter, editor, writer |
| Years active | 2006–present |
Early life and education
Er graduated from the Directing Department of Beijing Film Academy in 1999. His graduation short film "Criminals"(Chinese: 犯罪分子), shot with a 35mm camera, was the most successful market-oriented student work of the Beijing Film Academy since its establishment.[1]
Career
Er is known for adopting a non-linear timeline narrative in his films and often triggered controversy as his films were too 'literary and obscure' for the general audience.[2] Er is one of the few Chinese directors in his generation who directs, script-write and edit his own films. He is the only director to be nominated for three categories for the Golden Rooster Awards since its establishment, and the only one to win under two categories in the same year.[3]
Filmography
| Year | English Title | Chinese Title | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Lethal Hostage | 边境风云 | Director, Scriptwriter, Editor |
| 2016 | The Wasted Times | 罗曼蒂克消亡史 | Director, Scriptwriter, Editor |
| 2023 | Hidden Blade | 无名 | Director, Scriptwriter, Editor |
| 2024 | Intercross | 人鱼 | Director, Scriptwriter, Editor |
Awards and Nominations
| Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36th Golden Rooster Awards | Best Screenplay | Hidden Blade | Nominated |
| Best Director | Hidden Blade | Won | |
| Best Editing | Hidden Blade | Won |