Disturbing the Peace

  • 78'
  • China
  • 2009
Disturbing the Peace is a documentary on an incident during Tan Zuoren’s trial on August 12, 2009. The civil rights advocate was charged with 'inciting subversion of state power'. During his trial, Chengdu police violently detained witnesses, which is an obstruction of justice.
Tan Zuoren was arrested as a result of his questions regarding the casualties among 512 Wenchuan students and corruption resulting in poor building construction. He was sentenced to five years in prison. (Ai Weiwei Studio)
Director
Ai Weiwei
Country of production
China
Year
2009
Festival Edition
IFFR 2012
Length
78'
Medium
File
Language
Mandarin
Producer
Ai Weiwei
Production Company
Ai Weiwei Studio
Sales
Ai Weiwei Studio
Cinematography
Zhao Zhao
Editor
Zhang Jun, Wang Xiaoqian
Music
Zuoxiao Zuzhou
Website
http://www.aiweiwei.com/
Director
Ai Weiwei
Country of production
China
Year
2009
Festival Edition
IFFR 2012
Length
78'
Medium
File
Language
Mandarin
Producer
Ai Weiwei
Production Company
Ai Weiwei Studio
Sales
Ai Weiwei Studio
Cinematography
Zhao Zhao
Editor
Zhang Jun, Wang Xiaoqian
Music
Zuoxiao Zuzhou
Website
http://www.aiweiwei.com/