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Ai Weiwei: The Fake Case (2013)

Tagged: Anti-socialism, Freedom of speech, Resistance to tyranny

WINNER: TOP 25 LIBERTARIAN DOCUMENTARIES
A documentary examination of trumped-up charges brought against artist Ai Weiwei by the communist Chinese government, and of his heroic defiance. [ Ai Weiwei: The Fake Case credits: Dir: Andreas Johnsen/ 86 min/ Documentary/ Freedom of speech, Resistance to tyranny, Anti-socialism]

External Reviews

“In The Fake Case, Danish filmmaker Andreas Johnsen connects with Chinese artist Ai Weiwei after his 81-day solitary confinement for subversion of state power, and deftly portrays a man untrammeled by his opponents. The director’s inconspicuous filming style puts the focus squarely on Ai, who — though under house arrest and suffering from a sleep disorder and memory loss — speaks candidly about his frustrations battling the government…”
–National Post

“…Ai quickly emerges as engaging, charismatic and eminently reasonable — asked why he’s so keen to ‘push the limits,’ he responds that he just tries ‘to exercise some of the rights that the constitution gave to me.’ Crucially, he’s nearly always able to finding humor in the absurdity of his situation and the government’s belabored efforts to keep him in check.”
–The Hollywood Reporter

“…offers viewers the challenge and pleasure of an important artist’s company, and a chance to appreciate anew his wisdom, his wit and his bravery.”
–The New York Times

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Related Film: Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry

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