Xia Gang (; born 1953) is a Chinese film director. A graduate of the 1982 class of the Beijing Film Academy, Xia is a member of the so-called Fifth Generation, though unlike his classmates Tian Zhuangzhuang and Chen Kaige, he did not gain prominence until relatively later, in the late 1980s.Zhang, Yingjin & Xiao, Zhiwei (1998). "Xia Gang" in Encyclopedia of Chinese Film. Taylor & Francis, p. 374. .
Like his contemporary Huang Jianxin, Xia's works have focused on modern urban relationships and particularly marriage and love. His film Yesterday's Wine (1995) is most indicative of his interest in modernity and relationships, as it details a young woman's maturation in a modern Chinese city.
Selected filmography
As director YearEnglish TitleChinese TitleNotes1989Half Flame, Half Brine一半是火焰，一半是海水Adaptation of the novel by Wang Shuo1991The Unexpected Passion遭遇激情1992After Separation大撒把1993No More Applause无人喝彩Also known as No One Cheers1995Yesterday's Wine与往事干杯1997Concerto of Life生命如歌2000One Thousand Stars一千颗星星2009An Epic of a Woman一个女人的史诗Television series
References
External links
Xia Gang at the Chinese Movie Database