Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry
Can an artist change China?
Can an artist change China?
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2012
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An account of the many tribulations that Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, known for his subversive art and political activism, endured between 2008 and 2011, from his rise to world fame via the Internet to his highly publicized arrest due to his frequent and daring confrontations with the Chinese authorities.
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Rated:
R
Runtime:
92 min
Release date:
14 Jun 2012
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$181,107
Awards:
7 wins & 12 nominations.
Top Critics Reviews
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It's likely to change the way you think about art and politics and the state of China today.
– Tirdad Derakhshani,
Philadelphia Inquirer,
9 Aug 2012
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Affable and unpretentious, Ai comes across as a cagey operator whose candor is very appealing.
– Mary Abbe,
Minneapolis Star Tribune,
9 Aug 2012
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A movie that somehow mixes apprehension for Ai with a feeling of warmth and, certainly, fun.
– John Anderson,
Newsday,
10 Aug 2012
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The film's recurring theme is of an artist on a perpetual hunt for transparency, in his country and abroad.
– Rene Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
16 Aug 2012
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A fascinating portrait of a modern artist and activist trying to make a difference within China's repressive political system.
– Tom Long,
Detroit News,
7 Sep 2012