Anthony Chen

Singaporean gem of a filmmaker, Anthony Chen was born in 1984, in Singapore and began his professional directing career in 2006. His main genres are drama and family, with his most renowned films being "Ilo Ilo" and "Wet Season," both of which have won him several awards including the prestigious Camera d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Chen's authorial style is marked by his impeccable ability to explore human relationships with a tender and heartfelt realism, often set against the backdrop of socio-political issues. Beyond his remarkable achievements, Anthony Chen is a storyteller at heart, intertwining the threads of everyday life to weave narratives that resonate universally.