Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang(2017)
Discover an artist reaching for the sky.
Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang Synopsis
Known for his spectacular pyrotechnic displays, Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang creates his most ambitious project yet: Sky Ladder, a visionary, explosive event that he pulls off in his hometown in China after 20 years of failed attempts.
Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang (2017) is a documentary film directed by Kevin Macdonald, released on September 22, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Cai Guoqiang, Ian Buruma, Cai Wen-You and Wenhao Cai. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Kevin Macdonald
- Producers:
- Hugo Shong, Wendi Murdoch, Fisher Stevens
- Cinematographer:
- Florian Zinke
- Composer:
- Alex Heffes
- Production:
- Insurgent Docs
- Status:
- Released
Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang (2017) Trailer
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Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Cai Guoqiang
Cai Guoqiang
as Self
- Ian Buruma
Ian Buruma
as Self
- Cai Wen-You
Cai Wen-You
as Self
- Wenhao Cai
Wenhao Cai
as Self
- Jeffrey Deitch
Jeffrey Deitch
as Self
- Phil Grucci
Phil Grucci
as Self
- Thomas Krens
Thomas Krens
as Self
- Tatsumi Masatoshi
Tatsumi Masatoshi
as Self
- Orville Schell
Orville Schell
as Self
- Jennifer Wen Ma
Jennifer Wen Ma
as Self
- Hong Hong Wu
Hong Hong Wu
as Self
Zhang Yimou
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Kevin Macdonald, produced by Hugo Shong, Wendi Murdoch and Fisher Stevens.
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Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 21 ratings.
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Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang online?
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Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang (2017) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang?
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The main cast of Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang (2017) includes Cai Guoqiang, Ian Buruma, Cai Wen-You, Wenhao Cai and Jeffrey Deitch. The film was directed by Kevin Macdonald. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang released?
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Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang was released on September 22, 2017 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang worth watching?
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Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang (2017) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang?
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