Ai Weiwei: Sewing a Button(2026)
Ai Weiwei: Sewing a Button Synopsis
Fifteen years ago, Ai Weiwei was secretly detained without any formal charges by Public Security in China. For 81 days, he lived in a single cell, eating his meals, washing and exercising between interrogations. Now Ai Weiwei presents Sewing a Button – a day-long live performance work re-enacting this brutal, life-changing experience. Sewing a Button condenses the artist's detention into 24 hours, inviting audiences to bear witness to his experience live at Manchester's Aviva Studios. In a re-creation of his cell, he will sleep, eat, write and wash – sometimes, he will be interrogated. Unsettling and provocative, Sewing a Button exposes the fragility of personal freedoms in today’s uncertain world.
Ai Weiwei: Sewing a Button (2026) is a film directed by Ai Weiwei, released on July 4, 2026 with a runtime of 11h. It stars Ai Weiwei.
- Director:
- Ai Weiwei
- Production:
- Factory International
- Status:
- Released
Ai Weiwei: Sewing a Button Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Ai Weiwei.
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Ai Weiwei: Sewing a Button – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Ai Weiwei: Sewing a Button?
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The main cast of Ai Weiwei: Sewing a Button (2026) includes Ai Weiwei. The film was directed by Ai Weiwei. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ai Weiwei: Sewing a Button released?
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Ai Weiwei: Sewing a Button was released on July 4, 2026 and runs for 11h.