The art of cai guoqiangthe first fulllength documentary feature on cai guoqiangpremiered at sothebys new york headquarters, attended by more than two hundred distinguished guests. An oscarwinning director tracks his most epic project yet in this breathtaking film. List of films with a 100% rating on rotten tomatoes. The film documents his recording of the goddess in the doorway album, as well as daily life including his family and friends. The art of cai guo qiang is the story of a unique artist at a pivotal moment in his life and times. Kevin macdonalds film is part biography and part examination of the artistic process, yet is always compelling as its subject dares to dream bigger than his. The sky ladder is a 1,650foot ladder of fire climbing into the skies above artist cai guoqiangs hometown. 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.
The art of cai guoqiang is an indepth portrait of a contemporary creative icon with an everpresent socialpolitical consciousness, a man whose aweinspiring works are not only visually imposing but have farreaching implications. Cai guoqiang tells us true story behind sky ladder. Mar 01, 2016 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. Oct 14, 2016 a new documentary film on the artist, sky ladder. Charlie thompson freelance video editor selfemployed. The story is told both through cai guoqiangs own words, as well as family, friends and observers. The art of cai guoqiang is a documentary directed by kevin macdonald. The art of cai guoqiang gabriel monade having only seen pictures of the title piece and without even knowing the artist this film was such a good introduction to cais work. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. May 18, 2017 the opening film of garage screen summer cinema is the russian premiere of kevin macdonalds documentary feature sky ladder. A documentary profile of the chinese artist cai guoqiang, as he prepares to launch a complex, fiery project that hes dreamed about for 20 years. The art of cai guoqiang 2016 vm14 1h 19m critically acclaimed films known for his spectacular pyrotechnic displays, chinese artist cai guoqiang creates his most ambitious project yet in this breathtaking documentary. 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.
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. In the film, mick attends a charity fundraiser hosted by elton john as well as the premiere of the kate winslet film. The story of klaus barbie through world war ii and postwar hiding journey in bolivia including his involvement in the assassination of che guevara before being tried in france for war crimes committed in lyon and the assassination of jean moulin casting. 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. We trace his rise from childhood in maos china and his journey to attempt. With ian buruma, guo qiang cai, wenyou cai, wenhao cai. The execution of this 500meter ladder was the subject of the netflix documentary sky ladder. Sky ladder will benefit from cais popularity worldwide. The art of cai guoqiang is a sharp portrait of an artist who dreams beyond the possible, willing to push himself and the world of art beyond the rigid confines of galleries. Creating ambitious signature pieces on the largest imaginable scales, cai s. Jan 22, 2016 the spectacular visual displays of the chineseborn artist cai guoqiang lend an undeniably cinematic razzledazzle to sky ladder.
The art of cai guoqiang, which received its european premier at the london film festival, showcases cai s exquisite gunpowder art, which he says explores eastern philosophy and. Kevin macdonalds documentary produced by wendi deng murdoch is a fascinating introduction to the chinese artists thrilling celestial. A drop of creativity in the pool of conventionalism. 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 1,650ft ladder made out of fire cnn style. The art of cai guoqiang offers an inviting glimpse into the life of a truly international artist, one whose colorful fireworks. Cai guoqiang, sky ladder, realized at huiyu island harbour, quanzhou, fujian, june 15, 2015 at 4.
Originally acquired by netflix at sundance, sky ladder. The art of cai guoqiang 1h 16min documentary 14 october 2016 uk 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. Along with telling his story of artistic success, macdonalds film specifically documents guoqiang as he tries. A documentary that begs to be seen in a theater, sky ladder. 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. Sky ladder, a visionary, explosive event that he pulls off in his hometown in china after 20 years of failed attempts.
Oct 14, 2016 there is an irresistible, herzogian flavor to kevin macdonalds new documentary, sky ladder. Sundance documentary sky ladder puts chinese artist cai guo. It will play the sundance film festival five more times on january 22nd at 8. The art of cai guo qiang was shot by wes anderson collaborator robert yeoman, who captures the beautiful, cacophonous even terrifying explosions, and the more. It celebrates the art and ambition of a guoqiang, who paints images in the sky using colorful fireworks. Cai guoqiangs stunning sky ladder finally succeeds artnet. The art of cai guoqiang 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Much of the film was filmed by mick using a handheld camera. Kevin macdonald was set as director, with benedict cumberbatch, jodie foster, tahar rahim and shailene woodley cast to star. There is an irresistible, herzogian flavor to kevin macdonald s new documentary, sky ladder.
The sky ladder is a 1,650foot ladder of fire climbing into the skies above artist cai guo qiang s hometown. Sharing his thoughts on the new documentary, cai commented. The documentary told the story of cai s rise to global success through interviews with the artist, family, friends, colleagues, and critics. In december 2019, zachary levi joined the cast of the film. 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 on october 6 at the london film festival. See more ideas about cai guo qiang, installation art and art. The art of cai guo qiang, directed by oscarwinning filmmaker kevin macdonald. Being mick is a 2001 television film which chronicles the life of mick jagger for one year. The art of cai guoqiang, released on netflix october 14, goes in a slightly different direction. Mar 05, 2017 connecting the earth to the rest of the universe was cai guo qiangs childhood dream. 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 wi. 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. Today were giving away a postcard of the iconic sky ladder display, signed by cai guoqiang himself. Cai guoqiangs stunning pyrotechnic displays light up the sky.
Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Born today most popular celebs most popular celebs celebrity news. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. 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. Known for his spectacular pyrotechnic displays, chinese artist cai guoqiang creates his most ambitious project yet. The film was released by netflix on october 14, 2016. Produced by oscarwinner fisher stevens the cove, wendi deng, and hugo shong. Sky ladder chronicles his life and career in illuminating fashion, beginning with his troubled childhood. 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. 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. Aug 11, 2015 stairways into heavens sky ladder, a 1650 feet high pyrotechnic artwork by cai guoqiang, a chinese contemporary artist currently livingnbspoct 14, 2016 chinese artist cai guoqiang is known for highlypublicized public spectacles that fill the sky with shimmering fireworks or colorful smoke two monroe county board of education.
My enemys enemy is a documentary film directed by kevin macdonald in 2007 synopsis. As sky ladder chronicles the international success of guoqiang, how he went from controlled explosions on canvasses using smoke as the. The art of cai guoqiang follows the continuing ascent of this chineseborn, new yorkbased artist as he works in different mediums for different patrons, often for different ends. The movie also follows the artists latest attempt after 14 years to suspend a fireworkslit. The art of cai guoqiang 2016 tvma 1h 19m critically acclaimed films known for his spectacular pyrotechnic displays, chinese artist cai guoqiang creates his most ambitious project yet in this breathtaking documentary. Aug, 2015 cai guo qiang, sky ladder, realized at huiyu island harbour, quanzhou, fujian, june 15, 2015 at 4. 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. The art of cai guoqiang is the story of a unique artist at a pivotal moment in his life and times. Oct 14, 2016 some of cai guoqiangs art exists for mere moments.
Aug 12, 2015 cai guoqiang sends flaming sky ladder soaring 500 meters in the air all images courtesy of cai studio. The art of cai guoqiang china, 2016 oscarwinning filmmaker kevin macdonald chronicles the making of the ripacrossthesky fireworks of worldrenowned contemporary artist cai guoqiang. Known for his spectacular pyrotechnic displays, chinese. The art of cai guoqiang was acquired out of the sundance film festival earlier this year, and is playing at the london film festival before. The art of cai guoqiang premieres on netflix friday october 14, 2016. Cai guoqiangs stunning sky ladder finally succeeds. Kevin macdonalds sky ladder explores the artistic process behind his work. Artist cai guoqiang authentically portrayed in netflixs sky. The art of cai guo qiang, released on netflix october 14, goes in a slightly different direction. Sky ladder is the name of cais masterwork, a halfkilometrelong, vertical lattice of fire and smoke, 21 years in the making. The art of cai guoqiang by director kevin macdonald follows the projects ultimate success and struggles throughout. 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. Portrait of cai guoqiang in his east village, new york studio by alex john beck for artsy.
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. 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. How cai guoqiang built a 1,650foottall ladder out of fire. 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.
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