Lü Yue (cinematographer)

Lü Yue (, born December 1957) is a Chinese cinematographer and film director.

Early life
In December 1957, Lu was born in Tianjin, China.

Career
Lü is today among the most important cinematographers of recent Chinese cinema, and is particularly well known for his collaborations with director Zhang Yimou with whom he served as director of photography in three films. Lü was nominated for an Academy Award for best cinematographer for Zhang's film Shanghai Triad. He has also served as cinematographer for other Fifth Generation directors such as Tian Zhuangzhuang (for 1985's On the Hunting Ground) as well as for older directors, such as Huang Shuqin (for 1994's A Soul Haunted by Painting). More recently he served as cinematographer for actress Joan Chen's directorial effort, Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl, a film in which he also played a small part as the titular character's father.

Lü has also found measured success as director; his debut film, Mr. Zhao, was well-received, winning the Golden Leopard at the Locarno International Film Festival.

Awards

 * Paris Anthropology Film Festival, 1990
 * Best Film for Nujiang, La Vallée Perdue
 * Camerimage Awards, 1995
 * Golden Frog for Shanghai Triad (nominated)
 * 48th Cannes Film Festival, 1995
 * Best Technology Award for Shanghai Triad
 * Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards, 1995
 * Best Cinematography for Shanghai Triad
 * New York Film Critics Circle Awards, 1995
 * Best Cinematography for Shanghai Triad
 * 68th Academy Awards, 1996
 * Best Cinematography for Shanghai Triad (nominated)
 * Locarno International Film Festival, 1998
 * Golden Leopard for Mr. Zhao
 * AFI Fest, 1998
 * Grand Jury Prize for Mr. Zhao (nominated)
 * 19th Tokyo International Film Festival, 2006
 * Special Jury Prize for Thirteen Princess Trees
 * 7th Asia Pacific Screen Awards, 2013
 * Achievement in Cinematography for Back to 1942
 * Festival Internationale del Film Di Roma AIC, 2012
 * Best Cinematography Award for Back to 1942