As a sequel to Ai Weiwei’s film "Disturbing the Peace," the film "So Sorry" (named after the artist’s 2009 exhibition in Munich, Germany) shows the beginnings of the tension between Ai Weiwei and the Chinese Government. In "So Sorry," you see the investigation led by Ai Weiwei studio to identify the students who died during the Sichuan earthquake as a result of corruption and poor building constructions leading to the confrontation between Ai Weiwei and the Chengdu police. After being beaten by the police, Ai Weiwei traveled to Munich, Germany to prepare his exhibition at the museum, Haus der Kunst. The result of his beating led to intense headaches caused by a brain hemorrhage and was treated by emergency surgery. These events mark the beginning of Ai Weiwei’s struggle and surveillance at the hands of the state police.
Where to watch
Not streaming anywhere
Not on any streaming service in United States, and not available to rent.
Your rating
Your review
Cast
1 person
Ai Weiwei Director · Wang Fen Editor
First release January 27, 2012 · Produced in China · Original title 深表遗憾
Production
Ai Weiwei Studio
Production
China
Produced in
Languages
Original title
深表遗憾
Original language
Chinese
Spoken on screen
Chinese
Release dates
Netherlands · January 27, 2012
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Poland
October 29, 2012 · Theatrical
Sweden
February 3, 2012 · Göteborg International Film Festival
If you liked So Sorry
Picks that share its genres, themes, cast and crew.
Some details come from TheTVDB.