2026 Boulder International Film Festival

Ai Weiwei's Turandot

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Ai Weiwei’s Turandot takes you inside the whirlwind life of world-renowned artist and activist Ai Weiwei as he puts his own spin on Puccini’s iconic opera at the Rome Opera House. The film lets you peek behind the curtain — into the rehearsals, the set designs, the intense collaboration — showing exactly how Ai Weiwei’s daring vision reshapes every part of the production. Using Turandot as both canvas and stage, he tackles big social and political issues, blending the grandeur of opera with his fearless activism. It’s a thrilling behind-the-scenes ride that not only brings new life to a timeless masterpiece, but also gives a window into an artist who believes that art should challenge, provoke and inspire.

  • Year
    2025
  • Runtime
    77 minutes
  • Language
    English, Italian
  • Country
    Italy, United States
  • Premiere
    Colorado
  • Director
    Maxim Derevianko
  • Screenwriter
    Michele Cogo, Maxim Derevianko with Eugenio Fallarino, Silvia Pelati
  • Producer
    Marta Zaccaron, Andy Cohen, Christine La Monte
  • Executive Producer
    Julian Lennon, Marcie Polier
  • Cinematographer
    Maxim Derevianko
  • Editor
    Emanuele Bonomi
  • Composer
    Marco Guazzone
  • Sound Design
    Federico Cabula, Marco Falloni
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