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Kings of the Sky (2004): Cast

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Kings of the Sky is a 2004 documentary directed by Deborah Stratman, starring Adil Hoxur. It runs 1 hour 8 minutes.

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Kings of the Sky (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 8m (68 min)
Director
Deborah Stratman
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Kings of the Sky About?

The premise of Kings of the Sky without spoilers.

Adil Hoxur, heir to a line of Dawaz tightrope artists, nightly performs with his troupe in the stark Taklamakan desert of western China, before the Uyghur community—a Turkic Muslim people seeking religious and political autonomy. Filmed over four months, the experimental documentary blends travelogue, ethnographic visual poem, and advocacy for preserving this traditional art.

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Cast & crew

Kings of the Sky Cast

Adil Hoxur stars in Kings of the Sky. Directed by Deborah Stratman.

From the director

More from Deborah Stratman

More films directed by Deborah Stratman, best-rated first: The Illinois Parables, Last Things, Vever (For Barbara) and Optimism.

Full filmography

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FAQ

Kings of the Sky FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Kings of the Sky, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Kings of the Sky?

Kings of the Sky runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).

When was Kings of the Sky released?

Kings of the Sky was released on September 16, 2004.

Who directed Kings of the Sky?

Kings of the Sky was directed by Deborah Stratman.

More films by Deborah Stratman

Who is in the cast of Kings of the Sky?

Kings of the Sky stars Adil Hoxur.

Does Kings of the Sky have a post-credit scene?

No. Kings of the Sky has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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