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Ai Weiwei: Sunflower Seeds

“Artist Interview”

Synopsis

Art is a tool to set up new questions. An interview with Ai Weiwei about the work behind is installation "Sunflower Seeds", on display at Tate Modern from 12 October 2010 to 2 May 2011. Sunflower Seeds is made up of millions of small works, each apparently identical, but acutally unique. However realistic they may seem, the life-sized sunflower seed husks are in fact intricately hand-crafted in porcelain, by the inhabitants of a small village close to Bejing.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Kate Vogel
Original Score
Domenico Minò
Original Title
Ai Weiwei: Sunflower Seeds
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
14m
Production Studios
Tate Modern

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Kate Vogel

Original Score & Music

Domenico Minò

Film Editing

Alexey Moskvin, Emiliano Battista

Producers

Emma He Fen, Jane Burton

Department Leadership Roster

Emma He Fen

Producer

Alexey Moskvin

Editor

Emiliano Battista

Editor

Kate Vogel

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)U

Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ai Weiwei: Sunflower Seeds.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ai Weiwei: Sunflower Seeds

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Ai Weiwei: Sunflower Seeds about?

Art is a tool to set up new questions. An interview with Ai Weiwei about the work behind is installation "Sunflower Seeds", on display at Tate Modern from 12 October 2010 to 2 May 2011. Sunflower Seeds is made up of millions of small works, each apparently identical, but acutally unique. However realistic they may seem, the life-sized sunflower seed husks are in fact intricately hand-crafted in porcelain, by the inhabitants of a small village close to Bejing.

Who directed Ai Weiwei: Sunflower Seeds?

Ai Weiwei: Sunflower Seeds was directed by Kate Vogel.

Who stars in Ai Weiwei: Sunflower Seeds?

The principal cast of Ai Weiwei: Sunflower Seeds includes Ai Weiwei.

When was Ai Weiwei: Sunflower Seeds released and how long is it?

Ai Weiwei: Sunflower Seeds was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 14m.

Who composed the musical score for Ai Weiwei: Sunflower Seeds?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Ai Weiwei: Sunflower Seeds was composed by Domenico Minò.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Ai Weiwei: Sunflower Seeds?

Ai Weiwei: Sunflower Seeds holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).