Magic Skies: A History of the Art of Fireworks

Overview

Fireworks enchant our senses – for a short but wonderful moment. Old family businesses have saved the tradition of fireworks to the present day. The film shows how this art form has developed over the centuries: Starting in China over a thousand years ago, we journey through the opulent Baroque era in Italy, Germany and France, experience Japanese hanabi artists in action and are also on hand to experience Guy Fawkes’ Night in the UK. We see how fireworks were democratised, becoming something that everyone could enjoy and have access to - before arriving in the present where the art of fireworks is again what it was in its heyday, a celebration of money, power and beauty.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

June 28, 2013

Original language

English

Spoken languages

english, german

Countries

Japan

Production

LOOKSfilm

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt3085910