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Fairytale

2007Movie2 h 32 min

Documentary
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

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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.

Crew

Directed by
Ai Weiwei
Produced by
Ai Weiwei
Music by
Zuoxiao Zuzhou

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Facts

September 1, 2007 · 2 h 32 min · Documentary

Released
September 1, 2007
Runtime
2 h 32 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Based on a Great Big Lie, Agent Mulder, Missing Mom +9

  • Based on a Great Big Lie
  • Agent Mulder
  • Missing Mom
  • Oop North
  • World War I
  • Belief Makes You Stupid
  • Red Oni, Blue Oni
  • The High Queen
  • Very Loosely Based on a True Story
  • Growing Up Sucks
  • Blitz Evacuees
  • Supernatural-Proof Father

12 of 45 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Fairytale?"

Questions about Fairytale

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Where can I stream Fairytale?

Kanopy

In the United States, Fairytale is free with ads on Kanopy.

Is Fairytale worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.5).

Is Fairytale in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.

What tropes does Fairytale use?

Based on a Great Big LieAgent MulderMissing MomOop NorthWorld War IBelief Makes You StupidRed Oni, Blue OniThe High QueenVery Loosely Based on a True StoryGrowing Up SucksBlitz EvacueesSupernatural-Proof Fatherand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 tropes for it, including Based on a Great Big Lie, Agent Mulder, and Missing Mom.