Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang

Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang

Discover an artist reaching for the sky.

2017 · Documentary · 1h 20m · 7.0

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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Cast

C
Cai Guoqiang
Self
I
Ian Buruma
Self
C
Cai Wen-You
Self
W
Wenhao Cai
Self
J
Jeffrey Deitch
Self
P
Phil Grucci
Self
T
Thomas Krens
Self
T
Tatsumi Masatoshi
Self
O
Orville Schell
Self
J
Jennifer Wen Ma
Self
H
Hong Hong Wu
Self
Zhang Yimou
Zhang Yimou
Self

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