1400 (film) explained

1400
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Director:Derrick Lui
Story:Derrick Lui
Cinematography:Chua Lian Seng
Runtime:89 minutes

1400 is a 2015 Singaporean drama film directed by Derrick Lui, in his directorial debut.[1] [2] Set in Singapore's red light district, with four interwoven stories, the film revolves around four couples in search of love and belonging in a hotel. The film stars Desmond Tan, Ya Hui, Vincent Tee, Alan Tan, Angeline Yap, Will Lawandi, Maria Alexandria and Grace Lee-Khoo.[3] [4] [5]

Cast

Production

Filming was completed in just five days.[6] [7]

Awards and nominations

AwardsCategoryRecipientResultRef.
2015 Cinewest flEXiffBest Feature Film 1400 [8] [9]
2016 Maverick Movie AwardsBest Picture: Feature 1400 [10]
Best Director: Feature Derrick Lui
Best Cinematography: Feature Chua Lian Seng
Best Music: Feature Bang Wenfu
Best Actor: Feature
Best Actress: Feature
Best Supporting Actor: Feature Vincent Tee
Best Ensemble Acting: Feature 1400

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Local film finally sees the light of day after seven years . Yahoo News . 27 July 2023 . en-SG . 18 February 2016.
  2. Web site: [InC-terview] '1400' Filmmaker, Derrick Lui - Making his 5-year Dream Come True. ]. InCinemas SG . 27 July 2023.
  3. News: Budget film boasts local stars . 27 July 2023 . eresources.nlb.gov.sg . Page 3 . The Straits Times . 2 September 2015.
  4. Web site: 陈泂江:不介意演情欲戏 . 优1周 - UWeekly . 27 July 2023.
  5. Web site: 1400 Gala Screening Highlights . mewatch . 27 July 2023 . en.
  6. Web site: Film Review: Anthology film ‘1400’ Searches For Solace Amidst Singapore’s Red Light District . Sinema.SG . 27 July 2023 . 7 September 2021.
  7. Web site: 1400 (2015) . www.moviexclusive.com . 27 July 2023.
  8. Web site: Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore . Twitter . 27 July 2023 . en.
  9. Web site: 1400 . www.instagram.com . 27 July 2023.
  10. Web site: Maverick Movie Awards 2016 Winners Announced . ScreenAnarchy . 27 July 2023 . 1 October 2016.