Huang Shuqin

Huang Shuqin (9 September 1939 – 21 April 2022) was a Chinese film director known for her film ''Woman, Demon, Human'' (1987). Widely considered the first feminist Chinese film by critics and scholars, ''Woman, Demon, Human'' garnered universal critical acclaim, as well as a nomination for Best Director and a win for Best Writing at the 8th Golden Rooster Awards. Although her film career did not take off until she was well into her forties, she was regarded as one of China's most talented female directors, with a career spanning nearly three decades.

Huang was also known for the popular television series ''Fortress Besieged'' (1990) and ''Sinful Debt'' (1995) and she received awards and nominations in both television and film mediums . Provided by Wikipedia