Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry
2012 · 92 min · Director: Alison Klayman
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AI WEIWEI: NEVER SORRY is the first feature-length film about the internationally renowned Chinese artist and activist, Ai Weiwei. In recent years, Ai has garnered international attention as much for his ambitious artwork as his political provocations. AI WEIWEI: NEVER SORRY examines this complex intersection of artistic practice and social activism as seen through the life and art of China's preeminent contemporary artist. From 2008 to 2010, Beijing-based journalist and filmmaker Alison Klayman gained unprecedented access to Ai Weiwei. Klayman documented Ai's artistic process in preparation for major museum exhibitions, his intimate exchanges with family members and his increasingly public clashes with the Chinese government. Klayman's detailed portrait of the artist provides a nuanced exploration of contemporary China and one of its most compelling public figures.
Emotional fingerprint
Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (2012) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Inspiration 35%, Awe 25%, Anxiety 15%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Inspiration35%
- Awe25%
- Anxiety15%
- Empathy15%
- Satisfaction10%
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Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Inspiration, Awe, Anxiety. Genres: Documentary. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Inspiration, Awe and Anxiety. Its IMDb rating of 7.5/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 71/100.
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Emotional journey
- Inspiration
- Tension
- Sadness
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No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Inspiration
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Joy
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Inspiration | Tension | Sadness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 2′ | Curiosity | 42 % | 20 % | 15 % | 2 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 7′ | Curiosity | 50 % | 26 % | 33 % | 18 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 12′ | Sadness | 60 % | 34 % | 46 % | 41 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 16′ | Inspiration | 66 % | 36 % | 54 % | 45 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 21′ | Tension | 74 % | 26 % | 66 % | 43 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 25′ | Tension | 65 % | 15 % | 53 % | 36 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 30′ | Curiosity | 55 % | 16 % | 33 % | 34 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 35′ | Sadness | 63 % | 25 % | 46 % | 43 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 39′ | Tension | 59 % | 30 % | 51 % | 26 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 44′ | Joy | 45 % | 26 % | 29 % | 6 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 48′ | Curiosity | 41 % | 29 % | 11 % | 11 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 53′ | Inspiration | 49 % | 44 % | 14 % | 24 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 58′ | Inspiration | 59 % | 43 % | 16 % | 24 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 62′ | Joy | 61 % | 31 % | 18 % | 14 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 67′ | Inspiration | 65 % | 36 % | 43 % | 15 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 71′ | Tension | 73 % | 46 % | 53 % | 15 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 76′ | Inspiration | 69 % | 56 % | 26 % | 15 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 81′ | Inspiration | 65 % | 53 % | 26 % | 34 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 85′ | Tension | 70 % | 37 % | 52 % | 50 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 90′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
Oedipus
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Self - Artist
Self - Sculptor
Self - Magazine Publisher
Self - Art Gallerist
Self - UCCA Museum Director
Self - Art Curator
Self - Journalist
Self - Sichuan Earthquake Volunteer
Self - Sichuan Earthquake Volunteer
Self - Filmmaker
Self - Writer
Self - Weiwei's Brother
Self - Musician
Self - Weiwei's Blog Translator
Self - Weiwei's Wife
Self - Art Assistant
Self - Haus der Kunst Director
Self - Weiwei's Mother
Self - Weiwei's Videographer
Details
- Directed by
- Alison Klayman
- Written by
- Alison Klayman, Jonathan Oppenheim
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2012
- Runtime
- 92 min
- Country
- United States
- Genres
- Documentary
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Inspiration
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