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Ai Weiwei's Turandot
Everything is art. Everything is politics.
2025·1h 18m·★ 0.0
There's a first time for everything, and thus Chinese multi-disciplinary artist Ai Weiwei set out to make his debut as an opera director, with an entire film crew following the meticulous preparations of this endeavour. Ai Weiwei's Turandot provides not only a rich insight into the creation process, but also offers a glimpse into the heart and brain of China's most famous artistic dissident.
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A real-world choice where the subject itself is the reason to press play, making curiosity and context part of the experience.
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Best suited to viewers who want to leave a watch with something concrete to think about or learn from.
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Light commitment · 1h 18m
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