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Eat, Drink and Be Merry

吃喝玩乐

Synopsis

In 2003, the infectious disease SARS quickly spread across China, causing widespread panic. At the peak of the hysteria accompanying the mysterious epidemic, Ai Weiwei and his brother Ai Dan made a short film together, Ai Weiwei’s first. The film depicts the defiantly carefree attitude of their bohemian group of friends against the ominous backdrop of the SARS outbreak.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ai Weiwei
Original Title
吃喝玩乐
Country of Origin
China
Spoken Languages
Mandarin
Runtime
27m
Production Studios
Ai Weiwei Studio

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ai Weiwei

Film Editing

Ai Dan

Producers

Ai Weiwei

Department Leadership Roster

Ai Weiwei

Ai Weiwei

Director

Ai Weiwei

Ai Weiwei

Producer

Ai Dan

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Eat, Drink and Be Merry.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Eat, Drink and Be Merry

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

What is Eat, Drink and Be Merry about?

In 2003, the infectious disease SARS quickly spread across China, causing widespread panic. At the peak of the hysteria accompanying the mysterious epidemic, Ai Weiwei and his brother Ai Dan made a short film together, Ai Weiwei’s first. The film depicts the defiantly carefree attitude of their bohemian group of friends against the ominous backdrop of the SARS outbreak.

Who directed Eat, Drink and Be Merry?

Eat, Drink and Be Merry was directed by Ai Weiwei.

Who stars in Eat, Drink and Be Merry?

The principal cast of Eat, Drink and Be Merry includes Ai Weiwei, Mang Ke.

When was Eat, Drink and Be Merry released and how long is it?

Eat, Drink and Be Merry was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 27m.