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Fairytale

20072h 32mMovieDocumentary

Fairytale chronicles the making of an installation-cum-performance of the same name. In 2007, Ai Weiwei invited 1001 Chinese citizens of varying ages and backgrounds to travel to Kassel, Germany, for one week each, all expenses paid. This…

DirectorAi Weiwei
ProducerAi Weiwei

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Fairytale — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Fairytale?

Fairytale is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Fairytale on Netflix?

No, Fairytale is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is Fairytale on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Fairytale isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch Fairytale for free?

Fairytale is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.