Chinese dissident Ai Weiwei, regarded as one of the greatest contemporary artists, was the honorary president and president of the jury for the 15th edition of the Millenium Festival. During an inspiring masterclass, he presented his film Rohingya, offering a valuable insight into his artistic vision.
Sculptor, filmmaker, photographer, writer, and performer, Ai Weiwei is internationally known for his provocative and politically charged art and performances. Through his works and his public stance in favor of oppressed minorities and invisible realities, he conveys an art in resistance, confronting the erasure of individual freedoms. His social and political commitment stems from his view of art as a means of emancipation, revealing, to the conscience of each individual, their inner world and the necessity of taking a stand.