Arvin Chen, 1978
Writers · November 26, 1978
Arvin Chen
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Arvin Chen is 47 years old, born November 26, 1978 in United States · Sagittarius.
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About
Arvin Chen directed Au Revoir Taipei, a film that cemented his reputation as a Taiwanese-American storyteller. Born in 1978, Chen works as both director and screenwriter. His Sagittarius nature fuels his cross-cultural narratives, blending introspection with cinematic precision.
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Biography
Arvin Chen is a Taiwanese-American director and screenwriter best known for Au Revoir Taipei. Born on 26 November 1978 in the US, Chen has built a career exploring themes of identity and displacement across cultures. His dual role as director and screenwriter allows him to control both visual and narrative elements, a discipline characteristic of his Sagittarius birth sign—known for philosophical clarity and cross-cultural fluency. As a screenwriter, Chen crafts dialogue and structure that ground emotional complexity in specific geographical and social contexts. His film work reflects the meticulous character development typical of Life Path 8 personalities, who often channel creativity into structured, impactful projects. Chen's American citizenship combined with his Taiwanese heritage positions him within a diaspora narrative tradition, though his body of work transcends simple cultural tourism, instead offering nuanced portraits of modern transnational identity.
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Trivia
- Au Revoir Taipei, Chen's signature film, explores the lives of Taipei residents navigating love and memory in a rapidly changing city.
- Chen holds Life Path 8, a numerological designation associated with ambition, discipline, and creative authority in structured forms like cinema.
- Born under Sagittarius, Chen's directorial voice often centers on philosophical questions about belonging and home.
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The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Arvin Chen extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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- How old is Arvin Chen?
- Arvin Chen is 47 years old (born November 26, 1978).
- When is Arvin Chen's birthday?
- Arvin Chen was born on November 26, 1978.
- What is Arvin Chen's zodiac sign?
- Arvin Chen is a Sagittarius, born November 26, 1978.
- What is Arvin Chen's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Arvin Chen was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is Arvin Chen from?
- Arvin Chen is from United States.
- What does Arvin Chen do?
- Arvin Chen is a writer.
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