Plot Summary

Fairytale chronicles the making of an installation-cum-performance of the same name. In 2007, Ai Weiwei invited 1001 Chinese citizens of varying ages and backgrounds to travel to Kassel, Germany, for one week each, all expenses paid. This film describes the many challenges facing the artist and his volunteers in coordinating the work.

Movie Details

Original Title
童话
Status
released
Original Language
zh

Where to watch free (US)

Kanopy

Production Companies

Ai Weiwei Studio