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title: "Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang"
year: 2017
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media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 376389
imdb_id: "tt5278930"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 80
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 21
content_rating: "Unrated"
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# Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/sky-ladder-the-art-of-cai-guo-qiang-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang" (2017).
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Title: Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang
Year: 2017
Release Date (US): 01/21/2016 (Note: The prompt says the film is "Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang (2017)", while the source lists 01/21/2016. I will use the title/year provided in the prompt/source context).
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 1h 20m
Subject: Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang.
Plot: He is known for spectacular pyrotechnic displays. He creates his most ambitious project, Sky Ladder, which is a visionary, explosive event. He performs this in his hometown in China after 20 years of failed attempts.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline): Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang is a documentary film released in 2017

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kevin Macdonald
- **Networks / Studios**: Insurgent Docs

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*
- **Thomas Krens** as *Self*
- **Tatsumi Masatoshi** as *Self*
- **Orville Schell** as *Self*
- **Jennifer Wen Ma** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang online?
Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang is currently available to watch or stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang worth watching?
Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang holds a community rating of 7.0/10 based on 21 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang and when was it released?
Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang is a feature film with a runtime of 80 minutes. It was released in 2017. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang?
Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang was directed by Kevin Macdonald.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/376389)

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