
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.
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- 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
Ai Weiwei
Ai Dan
Ai Weiwei
Department Leadership Roster
Ai Weiwei
Director
Ai Weiwei
Producer
Ai Dan
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eat, Drink and Be Merry
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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.
