Anthony Chen Delivers Remarks on Social Media at Far East Film Festival After 'We Are All Strangers' Opening
Singapore filmmaker Anthony Chen spoke at a panel during the Far East Film Festival in Udine, critiquing social media's impact one day after his film 'We Are All Strangers' opened the event. He stated that social media is hurting cinema culture and broader humanity. The remarks were reported on April 25, 2026.
manilatimes.netSingapore filmmaker Anthony Chen delivered remarks at a panel during the Far East Film Festival in Udine on Saturday, stating that social media is damaging cinema culture and human experience more broadly. "I really think it’s hurting cinema culture, but I just don’t think it’s just hurting cinema culture," Chen said.
" The panel followed the opening of Chen's film 'We Are All Strangers' at the festival.
The remarks by Anthony Chen came one day after the opening of 'We Are All Strangers' at the Far East Film Festival. @Variety reported the event, including Chen's critique of social media’s effect on human attention and the fundamental experience of being human. 'We Are All Strangers' opened the Far East Film Festival in Udine.
The film serves as the concluding chapter of Anthony Chen's Singapore growing-up trilogy. @Variety published the article on April 25, 2026, at 8:43am PT, detailing the festival activities and Chen's statements.
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Story Timeline
3 events- 2026-04-25 8:43am PT
Article published detailing Anthony Chen's remarks and film opening.
1 sourceVariety - Saturday (recent, prior to publication)
Anthony Chen delivered remarks at a panel during the Far East Film Festival in Udine.
1 sourceVariety - One day before remarks
The film 'We Are All Strangers' opened the Far East Film Festival in Udine.
1 sourceVariety
Potential Impact
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Potential discussion in film communities about social media's role in cinema culture.
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Increased attention to Anthony Chen's trilogy following the festival opening.
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Broader reflection on social media's societal effects prompted by Chen's statements.
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