Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang
“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.
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Sky Ladder | Official Trailer [HD] | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-09-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 14, 2016
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Macdonald
- Original Score
- Alex Heffes
- Original Title
- Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Insurgent Docs
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Macdonald
Alex Heffes
Florian Zinke, Robert D. Yeoman
Nick Emerson, Adam Biskupski
Hugo Shong, Bennett Miller, Wendi Murdoch, Fisher Stevens, Cathy Yan
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Macdonald
Director
Hugo Shong
Producer
Florian Zinke
Director of Photography
Robert D. Yeoman
Director of Photography
Nick Emerson
Editor
Adam Biskupski
Editor
Wendi Murdoch
Producer
Fisher Stevens
Producer
Alex Heffes
Original Music Composer
Cathy Yan
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang
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What is Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang about?
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.
Who directed Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang?
Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang was directed by Kevin Macdonald.
Who stars in Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang?
The principal cast of Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang includes Cai Guoqiang, Ian Buruma, Cai Wen-You, Wenhao Cai, Jeffrey Deitch.
When was Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang released and how long is it?
Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang was composed by Alex Heffes.