Wan brothers


The Wan Brothers were 20th century animators born in Nanjing, China. They became the founders and pioneers of the Chinese animation industry and made the first Asian animation feature-length film, Princess [Iron Fan (1941 film)|Princess Iron Fan] in 1941.

Background

The era in which the Wan brothers operated was a rather challenging one for building an industry. The brothers lived through the Second [Sino-Japanese War], World War II and the Cultural Revolution.
They also made the famous cartoon animation, Havoc in Heaven.

Parents

Their father was in the silk business. Their mother was a seamstress.