Documentary · United States of America · 2017 · 1h 20m

Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang

Director

Cast

Cai Guoqiang as Self Ian Buruma as Self Cai Wen-You as Self Wenhao Cai as Self Jeffrey Deitch as Self Phil Grucci as Self

Crew

Florian Zinke — Director of Photography Robert D. Yeoman — Director of Photography Nick Emerson — Editor Adam Biskupski — Editor Alex Heffes — Original Music Composer Hugo Shong — Producer

Tagline

Discover an artist reaching for the sky.

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.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

fireworks portrait of an artist

Key Collaborators

Kevin Macdonald Director Florian Zinke Director of Photography Robert D. Yeoman Director of Photography Nick Emerson Editor Adam Biskupski Editor Alex Heffes Original Music Composer Hugo Shong Producer Wendi Murdoch Producer Fisher Stevens Producer Cathy Yan Producer

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