Anthony Chen
b. 1984 (age 42)
Singapore
Director
Writer
Born in 1984, Anthony Chen enrolled in the School of Film and Media Studies, Ngee Ann Polytechnic in 2001 to pursue his passion for film-making. His graduation film G-23, which he wrote and directed, screened at over 35 film festivals and won awards in Korea, France, Belgium, Malaysia and Singapore. His short film AH MA was awarded the Special Mention award at the prestigious 60th Cannes Film Festival, the first Singaporean film to garner an award at the festival. His debut feature, ILO ILO won the Camera D'or for the best debut feature at the 66th Cannes Film Festival.
Known For
Filmography
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★ 6.9
We Are All Strangers
2026 Director
Writer
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★ 6.5
The Breaking Ice
2023 Director
Writer
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★ 6.2
Drift
2023 Director
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The Cigarette
2023 Director
Writer
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★ 5.7
The Year of the Everlasting Storm
2021 Director
Writer
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★ 6.4
The Break Away
2021 Director
Writer
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★ 6.8
Wet Season
2019 Director
Writer
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Taking Flight: Our Singapore Stories
2017 Self
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★ 5.8
Distance
2016 Writer
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★ 7.2
Ilo Ilo
2013 Director
Writer
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★ 7.2
The Reunion Dinner
2011 Director
Writer
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★ 7.6
Hotel 66
2010 Director
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★ 7.5
Lighthouse
2010 Director
Writer
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★ 6.8
Haze
2008 Director
Writer
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★ 6.5
Grandma
2007 Director
Writer
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★ 6.8
G-23
2005 Director
Writer
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Notes from an Exhibition
Director
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Sunset Park
Director
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Secret Daughter
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