A Foley Artist (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2017, A Foley Artist is a documentary film directed by Wan-Jo Wang, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. This documentary turns the spotlight on an overlooked component of filmmaking: the art of foley through the perspective of Taiwan’s most experienced master, Hu Ding-yi. Hu has worked tirelessly for decades in his studio, manually recreating diegetic sounds (sounds whose source are visible on screen) using his large collection of everyday objects. Through the artisan’s eyes, Wang Wan-jo’s timely documentary looks back at the golden age of Taiwanese cinema and examines the new dynamics of the Greater China film industry. Hu received the Lifetime Achievement prize at the 2017 Golden Horse Awards.
Who’s in it. A Foley Artist stars Hu Ding-Yi as Hu Ding-Yi and Java Sparrow Youth-Leigh.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, A Foley Artist has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and MovieMe. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Foley Artist page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Foley Artist (2017)?
- In US, A Foley Artist is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and MovieMe. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Foley Artist worth watching?
- A Foley Artist holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Foley Artist?
- A Foley Artist stars Hu Ding-Yi and Java Sparrow Youth-Leigh.
- When was A Foley Artist released?
- A Foley Artist was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.