Ai weiweis deft use of social media has made him one of the most wellknown artists and dissidents in the world. Certainly not ai weiwei, the middlefingerwaving subject of alison klaymans revelatory documentary, ai weiwei. Never sorry is an intimate portrait of the chinese artist and political activist who came to international prominence due to his antigovernment views. Liao, who has made berlin his home since fleeing china in 2011, had never met ai in china, and the two men were feeling each other out, the polished, cosmopolitan ai contrasting with the learned but rougher liao. Art and politics collide in this eyeopening portrait of outspoken chinese artist and activist ai weiwei. After being beaten by the police, ai weiwei traveled to munich, germany to prepare his. Never sorry examines the complex intersection of artistic practice and social activism as seen through the life and art of chinas preeminent. From 2008 to 2010, beijingbased journalist and filmmaker alison klayman gained unprecedented access to internationally renowned chinese artist and activist ai weiwei. In recent years, ai has garnered international attention as much. Well bundle all of these goodies in a chic never sorry tote bag and you will also get a special thank you in the films credits because were very, very grateful. There are always people criticize ai weiwei as one nothing special old man but do all. Unwavering in his efforts, ai weiwei is just as much an artist as he is an activist.
T he american documentarist alison klayman had unequalled access to ai weiwei during. Never sorry klayman, 2012 this video is unavailable. Ai weiwei and liao yiwu shortly after ais arrival in berlin, i accompanied the exiled chinese writer liao yiwu to meet him. Never sorry cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. Never sorry is the first featurelength film about the internationally renowned chinese artist and activist, ai weiwei. Alison klayman documents the life and work of chinese artist and activist ai weiwei. Her detailed portrait provides a nuanced exploration of contemporary china and. Him disappearing off the face of the earth at their hands would have been. Klayman documented ai s artistic process in preparation for major museum exhibitions, his intimate exchanges with family members and his increasingly public clashes with the chinese government.
In april 2011, when ai disappeared into police custody for three months, he quickly became chinas most famous missing person. Never sorry follows the prominent satirical artists battle with chinese authorities who are determined to keep him quiet. Ai seems deliberately to blur the lines among his creative work, political efforts and private life. Never sorry 2012 starring ai weiwei on dvd and bluray. The first feature length doc on the iconic chinese contemporary artist, ai weiwei. Ai weiwei comes off as a man on a singular mission. Firsttime director alison klayman gained unprecedented access to the. Receive the tee, buttons, download, the never sorry dvd and two 8 x10 limited edition photographs of ai weiwei edition of 20 signed by director alison klayman. Jul 27, 2012 certainly not ai weiwei, the middlefingerwaving subject of alison klaymans revelatory documentary, ai weiwei. That was the same year security forces detained ai at the.
Either you know the name ai weiwei or you are, to some degree, clueless. Ai is his countrys most celebrated avantgarde artist. Unfortunately for them, the reputation of the man time magazine shortlisted for 2011s person of the year cover story just seems to grow. Best storytelling in a documentary, nantucket film festival 2012 nominated. Her detailed portrait provides a nuanced exploration of contemporary china. Klayman documented ais artistic process in preparation for major museum exhibitions, his intimate exchanges with family members and his increasingly public clashes with the chinese government.
So sorry shows the investigation led by ai weiwei studio to identify the students who died during the sichuan earthquake as a result of corruption and poor building constructions leading to the confrontation between ai weiwei and the chengdu police. A documentary that chronicles artist and activist ai weiwei as he prepares for a series of exhibitions and gets into an increasing number of clashes with the chinese government. Ai weiwei s deft use of social media has made him one of the most wellknown artists and dissidents in the world. While ai weiwei is a very famous artist in china, this film is not necessarily about his art. Never sorry with incredible access and the full participation of her subject, alison klayman presents a significant yet scattered introduction to the chinese superstar artistactivist.
Ai weiwei never sorry 2012 torrent download limetorrents. The story of a very popular artist trying to make change in china, ai weiwei. Never sorry 2012 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. A charismatic and infectiously energetic character, he achieved worldwide fame in 2008 after codesigning his countrys iconic birds nest olympic stadium and then publicly denouncing the games as government propaganda. Never sorry is the first featurelength documentary about chinas in famous artist and activist, ai weiwei. Winner of the special jury prize at sundance 2012, ai weiwei. Klayman shows a project in which the artist, his middle. Never sorry examines the complex intersection of artistic practice and social activism as seen through the life and art of chinas preeminent contemporary artist. He is an undoubtedly fascinating focal point for a documentary as debut filmmaker, alison klayman, follows him for three years capturing his professional high points as well as his numerous brushes with chinese. Thank god ai weiwei eventually got released by chinese authorities. Never sorry alison klaymans documentary about the chinese sculptorprovocateur is one of the most powerfully engaging movies of the year. He is an undoubtedly fascinating focal point for a documentary as debut filmmaker, alison klayman, follows him for three years capturing his professional high points as well as his numerous brushes with chinese authorities, including. Jan 22, 2012 database of movie trailers, clips and other videos for ai weiwei. From 2008 to 2010, beijing based journalist and filmmaker alison klayman gained unprecedented access to.
It is the story about the power of art, the power of internet, and how these two can change it all. A documentary reveals the remarkable chinese artist ai weiwei to be a mysterious, opaque. In the meantime, this short, shot at ai weiweis home, is a perfect glimpse into his selfeffacing attitude. A documentary reveals the remarkable chinese artist ai weiwei to be a mysterious, opaque figure, but theres no denying the power of. Download ai weiwei never sorry 2012 torrent for free, hd full movie streaming also available in limetorrents. Firsttime director alison klayman gained unprecedented access to ai while working as a journalist in china. Never sorry biff interview i 2012 first reel of eight from the press conference with director alison klayman and klaas ruitenbeek, director of berlins museum for asian art, while at the berlin international film festival. Directed by alison klayman, the film lists unknown or not available as a castmember. In december 2008 a 24yearold american, alison klayman, as a favor to a friend, started videotaping the chinese artist ai weiwei. Database of movie trailers, clips and other videos for ai weiwei. Never sorry is both a perfect introduction to an endlessly intriguing individual, and a unveiling of sorts for fans who know the artist solely through the online arena. A documentary on the german artist that includes glimpses at his studio, which has not been seen in decades. Never sorry is now available to rent on itunes and will be available on dvd come dec.
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