
Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry(2012)
“Can an artist change China?”
Overview
An account of the many tribulations that Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, known for his subversive art and political activism, endured between 2008 and 2011, from his rise to world fame via the Internet to his highly publicized arrest due to his frequent and daring confrontations with the Chinese authorities.
Director
Alison Klayman
Studio
Expressions United Media
Revenue
$181K
Cast

Ai Weiwei
as Self - Artist

Chen Danqing
as Self - Artist
Li Zhanyang
as Self - Sculptor

Hung Huang
as Self - Magazine Publisher
Ethan Cohen
as Self - Art Gallerist
Phil Tinari
as Self - UCCA Museum Director
Feng Boyi
as Self - Art Curator
Evan Osnos
as Self - Journalist
Liu Yanping
as Self - Sichuan Earthquake Volunteer
Huang Kankan
as Self - Sichuan Earthquake Volunteer

Gu Changwei
as Self - Filmmaker
Karen Smith
as Self - Writer
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2012
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
Mandarin
Rating
7.1 / 10
Box Office
$181K
Production Companies
Expressions United Media • MUSE Film and Television • Never Sorry
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (2012).
What is Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry about?▼
An account of the many tribulations that Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, known for his subversive art and political activism, endured between 2008 and 2011, from his rise to world fame via the Internet to his highly publicized arrest due to his frequent and daring confrontations with the Chinese authorities.
Who directed Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry?▼
Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry was directed by Alison Klayman and released in 2012. It is a documentary film.
How long is Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry?▼
Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
Who stars in Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry?▼
The cast of Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry includes Ai Weiwei as Self - Artist, Chen Danqing as Self - Artist, Li Zhanyang as Self - Sculptor, Hung Huang as Self - Magazine Publisher, Ethan Cohen as Self - Art Gallerist and more.
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