The film Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) was directed by the duo Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, who are collectively known as "Daniels"
. They wrote and directed this American independent absurdist comedy-drama, which blends multiple genres including science fiction, fantasy, martial arts, and immigrant narrative
. Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert met while studying film at Emerson College and began collaborating artistically after working as camp counselors at the New York Film Academy's Harvard program for youth
. Their work relationship led to directing their first short film together in 2009, and eventually to creating Everything Everywhere All at Once. The film stars Michelle Yeoh as Evelyn Quan Wang, a Chinese-American immigrant who must connect with parallel universe versions of herself to stop a powerful being from destroying the multiverse
. The movie premiered in March 2022 and won multiple awards, including Best Director for Daniels at the 95th Academy Awards
. In summary:
- Directors: Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert ("Daniels")
- Background: Met at Emerson College, began collaborating in 2009
- Film: Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
- Genres: Absurdist comedy-drama, sci-fi, fantasy, martial arts, immigrant narrative
- Lead star: Michelle Yeoh
- Awards: Won Best Director Oscar among others
