Kings of the Sky

Kings of the Sky 2004 Directed by Deborah Stratman

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

Countries China , USA

Production Countries China , USA

Language English

Spoken Languages English , Uighur

Gnere Documentary

Production Company Pythagoras Film

Release Date 16 September 2004

68 mins