Sky Arte Documentary Goes Behind the Scenes of Burning Man

A new documentary directed by South African filmmaker Gerald Fox, filmed in 2020 shortly after the sudden death of Burning Man co-founder Larry Harvey, offers an insider look at the creative and logistical challenges behind the annual festival in the Nevada desert. The film, airing on Sky Arte on Tuesday, February 27, follows artists as they navigate the hostile, extreme desert environment to present monumental installations. Featured artists include visionary architect Arthur Mamou Mani, Andrew Johnstone, Kate Raudenbush, Dana Albany, Peter Hazel, and Flash Hopkins, who describe how the spectacular temporary city takes shape over months of preparation. The documentary highlights the unpredictable and risky journey of those who make the event possible.