Ai Weiwei: Without Fear or Favour (2010)
Arts documentary, first broadcast before Ai Weiwei's arrest by the Chinese authorities in April 2011, and his subsequent release after being detained for 11 weeks. Architect, photographer, curator and blogger, Ai Weiwei is China's most famous and politically outspoken contemporary artist. Alan Yentob explores the story of Ai Weiwei's life and art, and reveals how this most courageous and determined of artists continues to fight for artistic freedom of expression while living under the restrictive shadows of authoritarian rule.
Director: Matthew Springford
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: November 16, 2010
Cast
Editing: Alan Yentob
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: 普通话, English
Original Language: en
Keywords
china, politics, art, censorship
More Films by Director: Matthew Springford
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ai Weiwei: Without Fear or Favour about?
- Arts documentary, first broadcast before Ai Weiwei's arrest by the Chinese authorities in April 2011, and his subsequent release after being detained for 11 weeks. Architect, photographer, curator and blogger, Ai Weiwei is China's most famous and politically outspoken contemporary artist. Alan Yentob explores the story of Ai Weiwei's life and art, and reveals how this most courageous and determined of artists continues to fight for artistic freedom of expression while living under the restrictive shadows of authoritarian rule.
- Who directed Ai Weiwei: Without Fear or Favour?
- Ai Weiwei: Without Fear or Favour was directed by Matthew Springford.
- Who stars in Ai Weiwei: Without Fear or Favour?
- Ai Weiwei: Without Fear or Favour stars Ai Weiwei.
- How long is Ai Weiwei: Without Fear or Favour?
- Ai Weiwei: Without Fear or Favour has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is Ai Weiwei: Without Fear or Favour?
- Ai Weiwei: Without Fear or Favour is a Documentary film.
- Where was Ai Weiwei: Without Fear or Favour produced?
- Ai Weiwei: Without Fear or Favour was produced in United Kingdom.