Follows internationally acclaimed artist Strijdom van der Merwe over four consecutive seasons as he travels to remote locations in the southern African interior to make beautiful land art works in a striking range of spectacular natural settings.
Sculpting This Earth (2022) is a documentary film directed by Victor van Aswegen, released on August 26, 2022 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Strijdom van der Merwe.
Directed by Victor van Aswegen, produced by Mike Spittal.
Rarely does a documentary feel this cinematic. Sculpting This Earth is both a celebration of a remarkable artist and a reminder that some of life's most meaningful creations are the ones that cannot last forever.
Reviewed on June 12, 2026
It's thoughtful, visually stunning, and surprisingly relaxing to watch. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for something a little different.
Reviewed on June 12, 2026
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Sculpting This Earth (2022) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
The main cast of Sculpting This Earth (2022) includes Strijdom van der Merwe. The film was directed by Victor van Aswegen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Sculpting This Earth was released on August 26, 2022 and runs for 1h 35m.