Ai Weiwei: Without Fear or Favour
Synopsis
Arts documentary, first broadcast before Ai Weiwei's arrest by the Chinese authorities in April 2011, and his subsequent release after being detained for 11 weeks. Architect, photographer, curator and blogger, Ai Weiwei is China's most famous and politically outspoken contemporary artist. Alan Yentob explores the story of Ai Weiwei's life and art, and reveals how this most courageous and determined of artists continues to fight for artistic freedom of expression while living under the restrictive shadows of authoritarian rule.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matthew Springford
- Original Title
- Ai Weiwei: Without Fear or Favour
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthew Springford
Alan Yentob
Matthew Springford
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Yentob
Editor
Matthew Springford
Producer
Matthew Springford
Director
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What is Ai Weiwei: Without Fear or Favour about?
Arts documentary, first broadcast before Ai Weiwei's arrest by the Chinese authorities in April 2011, and his subsequent release after being detained for 11 weeks. Architect, photographer, curator and blogger, Ai Weiwei is China's most famous and politically outspoken contemporary artist. Alan Yentob explores the story of Ai Weiwei's life and art, and reveals how this most courageous and determined of artists continues to fight for artistic freedom of expression while living under the restrictive shadows of authoritarian rule.
Who directed Ai Weiwei: Without Fear or Favour?
Ai Weiwei: Without Fear or Favour was directed by Matthew Springford.
Who stars in Ai Weiwei: Without Fear or Favour?
The principal cast of Ai Weiwei: Without Fear or Favour includes Ai Weiwei.
When was Ai Weiwei: Without Fear or Favour released and how long is it?
Ai Weiwei: Without Fear or Favour was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 55m.