Ai Weiwei Fairytale Author:Ai Weiwei A documentary film by internationally acclaimed Chinese artist Ai Weiwei (born 1957), 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 152-minute film descri... more »bes the many challenges facing the artist and his volunteers in coordinating the work« less