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Release Year2009
Runtime1h 18m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes3
DirectorAi Weiwei
WritersAi Weiwei
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast1 credited
Also Known AsDisturbing the Peace
About Disturbing the Peace
"Disturbing the Peace" is a documentary of an incident during Tan Zuoren's trial on August 12, 2009. Tan Zuoren was charged with inciting subversion of state power. Chengdu police detained witnessed during the trial of the civil rights advocate, which is an obstruction of justice and violence. Tan Zuoren was charged as a result of his research and questioning regarding the 5.12 Wenchuan students' casualties and the corruption resulting poor building construction. Tan Zuoren was sentenced five years to prison.
Directed by Ai Weiwei, Disturbing the Peace leans on a strong ensemble — Ai Weiwei — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2009.
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