Huang Shuqin (born September 9th, 1939) is 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 didn't take off until she was well into her forties, she is regarded as one of China's most talented female directors, with a career spanning nearly three decades.
Huang is also known for the popular television series Fortress Besieged (1990) and Sinful Debt (1995) and she has received awards and nominations in both television and film mediums .