The resulting film, ai weiwei the fake case, is intimate and thoughtprovoking and packed with action. 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. After 81 days of solitary detention world famous chinese artist ai weiwei is put under house arrest. When youre ready to strike, he mumbles about nonviolence. You may exchange or request a refund for your entire order, less the convenience fee, through fandango up until the posted showtime.
When ai weiwei was visiting sichuan for a court case of his friend, he was. As with the recently watched gang tapes and korengal, ai weiwei. The fake case is a statement on the impact that even a single voice can have and the importance of art in carrying that. Ai weiwei is shaken, but during his year on probation he steadily finds new ways to provoke and. Both are about the urgent need to make art under constrained circumstances, and the creative lengths to which creative people will go to make their voices heard, no matter the. The fake case is more explicitly political, reflecting ais battle against the gigantic lawsuit thrust upon him by the chinese government in an effort to silence him.
The fake case pics, images, clips, trailers, production photos and. Ai weiwei the fake case trailer english subtitles on vimeo. In chinese, the characters that sound like fake mean scientific development, a communist party catchphrase. The fake case picks up where alison klaymans ai weiwei. When you pinch his ear, he says its no cure for diarrhea. Never sorry though not from the same filmmakers, this political documentary finds the artist, activist and dissident defying chinese authorities as he lives under house arrest, following three months in solitary confinement. Ai weiwei the fake case trailer english subtitles on. But amongst the myriad car chases, statesanctioned harassment, a literal rain of money and an exhausted artist who nods off anywhere and anytime at the drop of a.
He is also one of the most controversial, as the chinese government attempted to censor and disgrace ai with a brutal 81day stint in solitary confinement and a trumpedup taxevasion lawsuit known as the fake case. Apr 21, 2014 ai weiwei the fake case trailer 20 director. As an activist, he has been openly critical of the chinese governments stance on democracy and human rights. The fake case pictures and movie photo gallery check out just released ai weiwei. He was sent to a labor camp, and he continued to live in exile with his wife and son, ai weiwei who was one year. It is legitimate to ask whether ai weiwei or, more accurately, beijing fake cultural development ltd, owes taxes, joshua rosenzweig, a hong kongbased independent human rights researcher, wrote. Never sorry left off, serving as not just an update, but an even more galvanizing call for reform, destined. To purchase the dvd with ppr or dsl, please contact estelle grosso or call 212 6296880. The fake case chronicles weiweis yearlong battle against the chinese government and a trumpedup taxevasion lawsuit dubbed the fake case. The divine comedy lyrics music videos caonima style. Season 28 episode 14 ai weiwei and his mother discuss their familys history of persecution by chinese authorities during her lifetime. Ai weiwei the fake case trailer 9 danish director andreas johnsens ai weiwei. Journalists, the art world and his family all want a piece of him and on top of. Journalists, the art world and his family all want a piece.
May 16, 2014 the piece premiered at the 20 venice biennale. Season 28 episode 14 1m s the authorities order ai weiwei s accountant and manager to leave beijing and threaten his team of lawyers. Never sorry left off, serving as not just an update, but an even more galvanizing call for reform, destined to be heard on festival and arthouse screens worldwide. Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango account to use for another movie.
The fake case, a stunning and stirring documentary by andreas johnsen, dissects the persecution of artist ai weiwei and shows how the chinese governments attempts to silence ai weiwei. The voynich code the worlds most mysterious manuscript the secrets of nature duration. A documentary reflects on artist ai weiwei s battle against the lawsuit thrust upon him by the chinese government in an effort to silence him. Andreas johnsen 20 in recent years, conceptual artist ai weiwei had become a significant voice in opposing the chinese government. The fake case 2014 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Here, we are presented with a man who is a terrific subject to base a documentary on. Sep 15, 2014 an incredibly personal portrait, ai weiwei. 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. The fake case chronicles weiweis yearlong battle against the chinese government and. Preparatevi a una rivoluzione nel concetto di nutrizione con il nuovo documentario di andreas johnsen ai weiwei the fake case. After his detention by the chinese government, activist and artist ai weiwei faces a lawsuit. A documentary reflects on artist ai weiweis battle against the.
The fake case, a fascinating, essential marker in the ongoing saga of his exploits, the government fights weiwei with artificial law to maintain an illusion of total control, fueling its targets heroic persona in the process. Ai weiwei the fake case ai weiwei, the worlds most famous chinese artist, has always chosen the struggle for human rights over a life of privilege. Ai weiwei the fake case is a 20 documentary film about chinese artist and activist ai weiwei, directed by danish filmmaker andreas johnsen. Although chinese artist ai weiwei is one of the most prolific, provocative and. On his way to hong kong he is suddenly kidnapped by the chinese state, taken away and kept hidden at a secret location, not allowed to make a phone call and refused the right to a lawyer.
His adventure continues during andreas johnsens ai weiwei. The fake case 20 in 2011, activist and conceptual artist ai weiwei is kidnapped and imprisoned by chinese authorities. The documentary goes onto chronologically reconstruct the events that occurred from the time he was arrested at the beijing airport in april 2011 to his. A decade ago, he began blogging and joined twitter several years later, using both platforms to increase awareness of political corruption and the. Season 28 episode 14 1m s the authorities order ai weiweis accountant and manager to leave beijing and threaten his team of lawyers. The resulting film, ai weiwei the fake case, is intimate, thoughtprovoking and. Ai weiwei is one of the most prolific and influential artists of our time. This led to his 2011 arrest and subsequent solitary confinement, which lasted three months. Ais passport has not been returned to him and his freedom of travel remains restricted. The fake case 25 november 20 ai weiwei has always chosen the struggle for human rights over a life of privilege, a choice that has consequences when you live in china. Ai s passport has not been returned to him and his freedom of travel remains restricted.
Oct 29, 2014 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. Indonesians recently got the opportunity to download. Following his release, he faces a lawsuit filed by the chinese. Even his address, 258 fake, posted outside his studiohome in caochangdi, is an artful wordplay. In 1958, ai qing was arrested as part of the chinese antirightist campaign. The fake case follows ai weiwei after his return home, though he is still on parole and being sued for tax evasion. The film won best 2014 documentary in danish film critics associations 67th bodil awards, played in the official selection of 2014 hot docs canadian international documentary festival in toronto and international documentary film.
The fake case 20 stream and watch online in 2011, activist and conceptual artist ai weiwei is kidnapped and imprisoned by chinese authorities. Youll have to complete your refund and exchange before the posted showtime indicated on your ticket. The fake case may also be available with public performance rights ppr and digital site licensing dsl for colleges and universities. The fake case year 20 genre documentary drama type movies idmb rating 6.
The fake case is a statement on the impact that even a single. Free ai weiwei is an information hub that started when the chinese artist and activist ai weiwei disappeared for 81 days in march 2011. A documentary reflects on artist ai weiweis battle against the lawsuit thrust upon him by the chinese government in an effort to silence him. Never sorry left off, serving as not just an update, but an even more. The fake case is a fascinating behindthescenes film, and given al weiweis continued profile should be one that attracts festival and distributor interest.
These 12 bonus clips take viewers even further into the world of ai weiwei, exploring his daily life. Though hes been scrutinized for years now, weiwei has successfully transferred this attention to the eyes of fans and followers worldwide. Weiweis studio was placed under street surveillance, both via parked vehicles and video monitoring. 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. Both are about the urgent need to make art under constrained circumstances, and the creative lengths to which creative people will go to make. Teitelbaum recorded live at ago first thursdays on september 5, 20. Ai weiwei the fake case has no dearth of dramatic events. In april 2011 he was suddenly kidnapped by the chinese authorities, and held in in isolation at a secret location, denied all contact with the outside world and. Held in solitude for eightyone days against his will, worldfamous artist ai weiwei returns home under house arrest to face an onslaught of journalists, art world luminaries, and his family. The fake case is the lesser version of another, similar film that film being ai weiwei. The fake case about ai weiwei ai weiwei is a chinese activist and artist, born in 1957. Never sorry here, we are presented with a man who is a terrific subject to base a documentary on. Nov 25, 20 danish director andreas johnsens ai weiwei. The fake case recalls the same spirit that drove this is not a film, the inventive and deeply moving 2012 documentary iranian director jafar panahi shot while under house arrest in his highrise apartment.
The film won best 2014 documentary in danish film critics associations 67th bodil awards, played in the official selection of 2014 hot docs canadian international documentary festival in toronto and international documentary film festival amsterdam. Ai grew up in the far northwest of china, where he lived under harsh conditions due to his fathers exile. Watch ai weiwei the fake case online vimeo on demand. It is now a source for news about the artist and his work.
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