The biopic takes its name from the 1,650foottall ladder of fire the 58yearold artist dreamed up as a. The sky ladder is a 1,650foot ladder of fire climbing into the skies above artist cai guoqiangs hometown. The art of cai guo qiang is the story of a unique artist at a pivotal moment in his life and times. Film summary just before dawn on june 15, 2015, after two decades of dreaming, planning, and three failed attempts at various points around the globe, the world renowned artist cai guoqiang, famous for his site specific explosion and. Originally acquired by netflix at sundance, sky ladder.
If youre cai guoqiang, you continue to chase the ambitious dream that has eluded you for 20 yearssky laddera 1,650 foot ladder of fire climbing into the skies, connecting heaven and earth. The art of cai guoqiang pelicula completa sky ladder. Oct 14, 2016 it celebrates the art and ambition of a guoqiang, who paints images in the sky using colorful fireworks. Artist cai guoqiang authentically portrayed in netflixs. Aug 12, 2015 cai guoqiang watches sky ladder as it is realized in quanzhou. The film was released by netflix on october 14, 2016. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost.
The art of cai guoqiang full movie studio sky ladder. The art of cai guoqiang, which received its european premier at the london film festival, showcases cais exquisite gunpowder art, which he says explores eastern philosophy and. Courtesy of the artist courtesy of the artist and before the naysayers chime in, lets clarify. The art of cai guoqiang 2016 which portrays the life and practice of contemporary chinese artist cai guoqiang, known for his spectacular installations and the use of gunpowder. The art of cai guoqiang traces the life and art of chineseborn, new yorkbased artist cai guoqiang. The art of cai guo qiang, directed by oscarwinning filmmaker kevin macdonald.
Oct 10, 2016 were sitting in a sunlit room of his studio in new yorks east village discussing one of cais earlier works, now captured as a scene from sky ladder, a documentary about cais life and work, which debuts on netflix this friday. Cai guoqiangs stunning pyrotechnic displays light up the sky. How cai guoqiang built a 1,650foottall ladder out of fire. The art of cai guoqiang is a netflix original and was released in 2016 and lasts 79 minutes. The art of cai guoqiang is the story of a unique artist at a pivotal moment in his life and times. His father, cai ruiqin, was a calligrapher and traditional painter who worked in a bookstore. The art of cai guoqiang by kevin macdonald e veryone loves to light fireworks, cai guoqiang says with a smile as he ignites some red candles. An oscar winning director tracks his most epic project yet in this breathtaking film. Produced by oscarwinner fisher stevens the cove, wendi deng, and hugo shong. Jan 22, 2016 the spectacular visual displays of the chineseborn artist cai guoqiang lend an undeniably cinematic razzledazzle to sky ladder.
Sexual reference, nudity and coarse language this documentaries is understated, visionary. Sky ladder, a fireworks installation by cai guoqiang, is. Chinese artist cai guoqiang is internationally renowned for his spectacular explosion paintings and dizzying firework displays, but for more than two decades. The art of cai guo qiang, which received its european premier at the london film festival, showcases cai s exquisite gunpowder art, which he says explores eastern philosophy and. Cai guoqiang was born in 1957 in quanzhou, fujian province, china. The art of cai guoqiang was shot by wes anderson collaborator robert yeoman, who captures the beautiful, cacophonous even. The art of cai guoqiang, released on netflix october 14, goes in a slightly different direction. Creating ambitious signature pieces on the largest imaginable scales, cai s. The art of cai guoqiang can be seen in select theaters and on netflix on october 14, 2016 and will have a european premiere next week. Sky ladder will benefit from cais popularity worldwide. Oct 21, 2016 after several attempts spanning decades and continents, artist cai guoqiang embarked once again to construct a near 1,700 foot firework ladder into the sky. Cai guoqiangs ambitious, enormous works are explored in his own words and those of his family. Trace the rise of contemporary artist cai guo qiang from childhood in maos china to global art world superstar, and join his quest to realize his lifelong obsession.
The art of cai guo qiang, released on netflix october 14, goes in a slightly different direction. The art of cai guoqiang is as fleeting and elegant as the gunpowder events mounted by cai guoqiang. Cai guo qiang s ambitious, enormous works are explored in his own words and those of his family. Connecting the earth to the rest of the universe was cai guo qiangs childhood dream. It will play the sundance film festival five more times on january 22nd at 8. The spectacular visual displays of the chineseborn artist cai guoqiang lend an undeniably cinematic razzledazzle to sky ladder. The visually spectacular documentary film sky ladder. Cai guoqiang watches sky ladder as it is realized in quanzhou. The execution of this 500meter ladder was the subject of the netflix documentary sky ladder. Artist cai guoqiang authentically portrayed in netflixs sky. Trace the rise of contemporary artist cai guoqiang from. The art of cai guoqiang is a 2016 documentary film directed by kevin macdonald about the life and work of cai guoqiang known for his artwork with the help of gunpowder. Pyrotechnic savant cai guoqiang unpacks the metaphysical questions at the heart of his explosive oeuvre for a new film series by fine art visual search engine art. The documentary told the story of cai s rise to global success through interviews with the artist, family, friends, colleagues, and critics.
Portrait of cai guoqiang in his east village, new york studio by alex john beck for artsy. Sundance documentary sky ladder puts chinese artist cai. With ian buruma, guoqiang cai, wenyou cai, wenhao cai. The art of cai guoqiang his experience comes to the fore, constructing a film that packs into a feature length running time an impactful and engaging look at this fine subject. Oct 14, 2016 some of cai guoqiangs art exists for mere moments. Cai guoqiang was born in 1957 in quanzhou city, fujian province, china, and lives and works in new york. The art of cai guoqiangnetflix after several attempts spanning decades and continents, artist cai guoqiang embarked once again to construct a near 1,700 foot firework ladder into the sky. The art of cai guoqiang 2016 which portrays the life and practice of contemporary chinese artist cai guoqiang, known for his spectacular installations and the use of gunpowder cai guoqiang b. The first fireworks were burning pieces of bamboo, which exploded because they. Sharing his thoughts on the new documentary, cai commented. When he finally realised it in 2015 after 20 years and three failed attempts, a majestic 500metre ladder of gold light ascended into the night sky over the huiyu island harbour, not far from cais hometown in fujian province. The art of cai guoqiang 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. May 18, 2017 the opening film of garage screen summer cinema is the russian premiere of kevin macdonalds documentary feature sky ladder. As an adolescent, cai witnessed the social effects of the cultural revolution.
It celebrates the art and ambition of a guoqiang, who paints images in the sky using colorful fireworks. Nov 15, 2016 kevin macdonalds documentary sky ladder. When he finally realised it in 2015 after 20 years and three failed attempts, a majestic 500metre ladder of gold light ascended into the night sky over the huiyu island. The art of cai guoqiang mcdonalds experience comes to the fore, constructing a film that packs into a feature length running time an impactful and engaging look at this fine. The film was coproduced by wendi deng as well as idg capital global chairman xiong xiaoge and premiered in the world documentary category at sundance in 2016. Trace the rise of contemporary artist cai guoqiang from childhood in maos china to global art world superstar, and join his quest to realize his lifelong obsession.
Sky ladder is the name of cais masterwork, a halfkilometrelong, vertical lattice of fire and smoke, 21 years in the making. September, the last king of scotland has unfettered access to worldrenowned contemporary artist, cai guoqiang. The art of cai guoqiang by director kevin macdonald follows the projects ultimate success and struggles throughout. The art of cai guoqiang is the story of a unique artist at a.
Oct 14, 2016 a new documentary film on the artist, sky ladder. Netflix is in final negotiations to acquire worldwide streaming rights to the sundance documentary sky ladder, about celebrated chinese artist cai guoqiang, variety has learned. The art of cai guo qiang is a netflix original and was released in 2016 and lasts 79 minutes. The opening film of garage screen summer cinema is the russian premiere of kevin macdonalds documentary feature sky ladder. Directed by oscar winner kevin macdonald, this aweinspiring film received a sundance grand jury prize nomination. Along with telling his story of artistic success, macdonalds film specifically documents guoqiang as he tries to create his most demanding project yet, the sky laddera firework display that would ascend 1,650 feet into the air.
The art of cai guoqiang a slender but involving portrait of the chineseborn, internationally celebrated artist known for his dazzling pyrotechnic displays. Kevin macdonald last king of scotland begins with a brief history of fireworks, discovered by chinese alchemists searching for the elixir of immortality. He studied stage design at the shanghai drama institute from 1981 to 1985 and attended the institute for contemporary art. Along with telling his story of artistic success, macdonalds film specifically documents guoqiang as he tries to create his most demanding project yet, the sky ladder a firework display that would ascend 1,650 feet into the air. The sky ladder is a 1,650foot ladder of fire climbing into the skies above artist cai guo qiang s hometown. Overview known for his spectacular pyrotechnic displays, chinese artist cai guoqiang creates his most ambitious project yet. Besides playing on the festival circuit, in art houses and on television, the film is sure to show at the many museums and art fairs. Directed by oscar winner kevin macdonald, this aweinspiring film received a. Christmas in a day 20 marley 2012 life in a day 2011 my enemys enemy 2007 touching the void 2003 one day in september 1999 discussion guide sky ladder. Suitable for mature audiences only this documentaries is understated, visionary. Cai guoqiang tells us true story behind sky ladder.
The art of cai guoqiang premieres on netflix friday october 14, 2016. As a result, cai guoqiang was exposed early on to western literature as well as traditional chinese art forms. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. The story is told both through cai guoqiangs own words, as well as family, friends and observers. Sky ladder, a visionary, explosive event that he pulls off in his hometown in china after 20 years of failed attempts.
Cai guo qiang was born in 1957 in quanzhou city, fujian province, china, and lives and works in new york. A portrait of a fascinating artist that might forever change your preconceptions of the firework. Aug 12, 2015 cai guoqiang sends flaming sky ladder soaring 500 meters in the air all images courtesy of cai studio. Creating ambitious signature pieces on the largest imaginable scales, cais. Today were giving away a postcard of the iconic sky ladder display, signed by cai guoqiang himself. The art of cai guoqiang 2016 online full movie, free torrent streaming now. Its also the title of a documentary about cais life and oeuvre, which premiered at the sundance film festival this january and will receive a wider release on netflix at the end of the month. Sky ladder chronicles his life and career in illuminating fashion, beginning with his troubled childhood. The national and international studio program at p.
With ian buruma, guo qiang cai, wenyou cai, wenhao cai. The art of cai guoqiang on netflix this netflix documentary tracks the rise of. The art of cai guoqiang, directed by kevin macdonald the last king of scotland, touching the void, academy awardwinner one day in september, was released by netflix today. The art of cai guoqiang, directed by kevin macdonald the last king of scotland, touching the void, academy awardrwinner one day in september, was released this. This film captures the work and life of cai guoqiang, whose frequent use of gunpowder serves as both an ancestral homage and an acknowledgement of. Mar 05, 2017 connecting the earth to the rest of the universe was cai guo qiangs childhood dream. Cai guoqiang 1,650ft ladder made out of fire cnn style.
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