Gu Changwei

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Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

6Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 12, 1957

Birth Place: Xi'an, Shanxi Province, China

About Gu Changwei

Gu Changwei (顾长卫) is a Chinese cinematographer and director born in Xi'an on December 12, 1957. He has loved painting since childhood and dreamed of becoming a painter. In 1978, he was admitted to the Photography Department of Beijing Film Academy. After graduating in 1982, he worked as a photography assistant in Xi'an Film Studio.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gu Changwei reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 6 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Gu Changwei's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gu Changwei remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Gu Changwei Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gu Changwei's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (2012) movie poster

★7.0

Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry: An account of the many tribulations that Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, known for his subversive art and political activism,

Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry

2012•Documentary

★7.0

King of the Children (1987) movie poster

★7.0

King of the Children: An unschooled young man, one of the countless victims of Mao's Cultural Revolution, is laboring in the countryside when

King of the Children

1987•Drama

★6.0

★6.0

Together: Zhao Liang’s film portrays AIDS sufferers of both genders; they are all people with very different biographies. As if it

Together

2010•Documentary

★5.0

★5.0

Crazy English: A documentary about Li Yang, who tries to teach large numbers of Chinese to speak English, using unusual methods. He hol

Crazy English

1999•Documentary

★4.8

★4.8

Fate Express: A loser deep in debt tries to use his girlfriend to seduce a rich boss for money.

Fate Express

2018•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gu Changwei.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2018	Fate Express	Brother Si	Flop	Similar →
2018	Nice to Meet You	Policeman A	Flop	Similar →
2012	Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry	Self - Filmmaker	Hit	Similar →
2010	Together	-	Average	Similar →
1999	Crazy English	-	Flop	Similar →
1987	King of the Children	Secretary Wu	Hit	Similar →

Gu Changwei - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gu Changwei?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gu Changwei is "Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Gu Changwei acted in?

Gu Changwei has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gu Changwei?

Other notable films include "King of the Children", "Together", and "Crazy English".