Kings of the Sky (2004)
Adil Hoxur, descended from a line of Dawaz tightrope artists, performs nightly with his troupe in China’s Taklamakan desert, among the Uyghurs, a Turkic Muslim people seeking religious and political autonomy. Shot over four months, this experimental documentary takes shape as a travelogue, ethnographic visual poem, and advocacy video for the preservation of a traditional art form. - MoMA
Director: Deborah Stratman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 68 min
Release Date: September 16, 2004
Cast
- Adil Hoxur - Self
Cinematography: Deborah Stratman
Editing: Deborah Stratman
Production: Pythagoras Film
Country: China, United States of America
Language: English, Uighur
Original Language: en
Keywords
woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kings of the Sky about?
- Adil Hoxur, descended from a line of Dawaz tightrope artists, performs nightly with his troupe in China’s Taklamakan desert, among the Uyghurs, a Turkic Muslim people seeking religious and political autonomy. Shot over four months, this experimental documentary takes shape as a travelogue, ethnographic visual poem, and advocacy video for the preservation of a traditional art form. - MoMA
- Who directed Kings of the Sky?
- Kings of the Sky was directed by Deborah Stratman.
- Who stars in Kings of the Sky?
- Kings of the Sky stars Adil Hoxur.
- How long is Kings of the Sky?
- Kings of the Sky has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
- What genre is Kings of the Sky?
- Kings of the Sky is a Documentary film.
- Where was Kings of the Sky produced?
- Kings of the Sky was produced in China, United States of America.