Ai Weiwei's Turandot
Part of Culture Vulture film series
Ai Weiwei's Turandot
AI WEIWEI’S TURANDOT follows Chinese revolutionary artist Ai Weiwei as he brings his artistic vision and iconoclastic activism to Puccini’s Turandot at the Rome Opera House. During his operatic directorial debut, he uses the opera as a backdrop to address many issues that plague mankind including the Ukraine war, refugee crises, the Covid pandemic, and more. One hundred years later, the film shows that Puccini’s opera is still as vital and relevant as ever.
According to esteemed choreographer, Chiang Ching -- his life-long friend featured in the film -- it is also a reflection of Ai Weiwei’s life. A fitting project for an artist known for his installations, sculpture and photography that denounce authority and champion human rights and freedom of expression.
According to esteemed choreographer, Chiang Ching -- his life-long friend featured in the film -- it is also a reflection of Ai Weiwei’s life. A fitting project for an artist known for his installations, sculpture and photography that denounce authority and champion human rights and freedom of expression.
Genre
Documentary,
Art & Artists,
Opera,
Politics & World Affairs
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Runtime
78
Language
Italian
Director
Maxim Derevianko
Producer
Marta Zaccaron,
Christine La Monte,
Andy Cohen,
Julian Lennon,
Marcie Polier
Writer(s)
Michele Cogo,
Maxim Derevianko
Cast
Ai Weiwei,
Chiang Ching,
Oksana Lyniv,
Michael Fabiano
Opening at
Glendale on Apr 4th
Monica Film Center on Apr 4th
Town Center 5 on Apr 4th
Played at
Monica Film Center 9.26.25 - 10.02.25
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