Ai Weiwei: The Fake Case
Originally released in 2013. Ai Weiwei: The Fake Case is a documentary film. directed by Andreas Johnsen. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ai Weiwei, Jerome A. Cohen, and Wang Feng
Synopsis
After 81 days of solitary detention world famous Chinese artist Ai Weiwei is put under house arrest. He suffers from sleeping disorder and memory loss, 18 cameras are monitoring his studio and home, police agents follow his every move, and heavy restrictions from the Kafkaesque Chinese authorities weigh him down. Journalists, the art world and his family all want a piece of him and on top of that he is met with a gigantic lawsuit from the Chinese government, soon to be named 'The Fake Case'. Ai Weiwei is shaken, but during the year on probation he steadily finds new ways to provoke and challenge the mighty powers of the Chinese authorities in his fight for human rights. Ai Weiwei strongly believes that China is ready for change. And he will do everything to make it happen.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 30, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Denmark
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ai Weiwei: The Fake Case about?
After 81 days of solitary detention world famous Chinese artist Ai Weiwei is put under house arrest. He suffers from sleeping disorder and memory loss, 18 cameras are monitoring his studio and home...
Who directed Ai Weiwei: The Fake Case?
Ai Weiwei: The Fake Case was directed by Andreas Johnsen.
How long is Ai Weiwei: The Fake Case?
Ai Weiwei: The Fake Case has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Ai Weiwei: The Fake Case released?
Ai Weiwei: The Fake Case was released on November 30, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ai Weiwei: The Fake Case?
The main cast of Ai Weiwei: The Fake Case includes Ai Weiwei, Jerome A. Cohen, Wang Feng, Pan Haixia, Yunchang He.