Stanley Xu
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Biography
Stanley Xu is a Singaporean filmmaker. In 2019, his short film "Reprise" world premiered at the 24th Busan International Film Festival and competed in the Wide Angle Short Film Competition. His previous short film "Lullaby" was selected to compete in the Hawaii International Film Festival amongst other festivals. Drawing inspirations from his observations of everyday life, he hopes to explore and capture the nuances of the human condition using moving images.
Known For
2013, Taipei, a gay couple who just moved in together are forced to separate because one of them has HIV...
A Cohabitation
In a typical Singaporean family of three, life is well and comfortable. Unbeknownst to them, the forgotten fourth member is feeling neglected and alone. The only comfort she finds lies in her grandson.
Lullaby
5 years old Yang spends an afternoon with his mother on a shopping trip. When he throws a tantrum after feeling neglected, she decides to punish him by walking away. A seemingly harmless punishment eventually becomes a pivotal childhood experience for Yang that will forever change him.
A Day, That Year
A man and a woman who run into each other on a film set were actually lovers in the past. As they play the roles of a couple in the movie, they think about the relationship they once had.
Reprise
One day, Luigi receives full marks for his first school test. Excited, he decides to spend the night waiting for his mother’s return so he can share his results.