Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

Ai Weiwei: Refugees should be respected

Chinese artist's documentary shines light on plight of refugees

Renowned Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei has said that refugees are not "beggars" or people to be "pitied" but should be respected because they are "just like us".

In his new documentary Human Flow, he describes what he witnessed while visiting the Greek island of Lesbos and how he dealt with such a sensitive subject.

(Image: Ai Weiwei, credit: Getty Images)

7 minutes

More episodes

See all episodes from Best of Today

Podcast

  • Best of Today

    Listen to selected highlights from the Today programme.