Wang Gang (writer)
Chinese writer
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Wang Gang (born 24 August 1960) is a Chinese writer, probably best known for co-writing the screenplays for Feng Xiaogang's The Dream Factory (1997) and A World Without Thieves (2004), both huge box office hits in China.[1] He also wrote novels, one of which has been translated into English.
Wang Gang | |||||||
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| Born | August 24, 1960 | ||||||
| Language | Chinese | ||||||
| Alma mater | Northwest University | ||||||
| Years active | 1983–present | ||||||
| Chinese name | |||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 王剛 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 王刚 | ||||||
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Works translated into English
- English (英格力士). Translated by Martin Merz; Jane Weizhen Pan. Viking Press. 2009 [2004]. ISBN 978-0-670-02059-1.
Filmography
| Year | English title | Chinese title | Director | Notes |
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| 1997 | Behind the Moon | 月亮背后 | Feng Xiaogang | based on his novel of the same name |
| The Dream Factory | 甲方乙方 | based on the novella You Aren't a Layman (你不是一个俗人) by Wang Shuo | ||
| 2004 | A World Without Thieves | 天下无贼 | based on a novelette by Zhao Benfu, co-wrote with Feng, Lin Lisheng, and Chang Chia-lu |
Film awards
| Year | # | Award | Category | Film | Result |
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| 2005 | 42nd | Golden Horse Awards | Best Adapted Screenplay | A World Without Thieves | Won |
