4851
Synopsis
At 14:28 on May 12, 2008, an 8.0-magnitude earthquake happened in Sichuan, China. Over 5,000 students in primary and secondary schools perished in the earthquake, yet their names went unannounced. In reaction to the government's lack of transparency, a citizen's investigation was initiated to find out their names and details about their schools and families. As of September 2, 2009, there were 4,851 confirmed. This video is a tribute to these perished students and a memorial for innocent lives lost.
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 12, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ai Weiwei
- Original Title
- 4851
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ai Weiwei
Department Leadership Roster
Ai Weiwei
Director
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What is 4851 about?
At 14:28 on May 12, 2008, an 8.0-magnitude earthquake happened in Sichuan, China. Over 5,000 students in primary and secondary schools perished in the earthquake, yet their names went unannounced. In reaction to the government's lack of transparency, a citizen's investigation was initiated to find out their names and details about their schools and families. As of September 2, 2009, there were 4,851 confirmed. This video is a tribute to these perished students and a memorial for innocent lives lost.
Who directed 4851?
4851 was directed by Ai Weiwei.
Who stars in 4851?
The principal cast of 4851 includes Not specified.
When was 4851 released and how long is it?
4851 was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.