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Ascension
The absorbingly cinematic Ascension explores the pursuit of the “Chinese Dream.” Driven by mesmerizing—and sometimes humorous—imagery, this observational documentary presents a contemporary vision of China that prioritizes productivity and innovation above all.
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Ascension
- Overview
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Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 8, 2021
Runtime
1h 37m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
68%
Original Title
登楼叹
Production Companies
XTR, Field of Vision, Mouth Numbing Spicy Crab, The Gotham Film & Media Institute, Chicken & Egg Pictures, Cinereach, Firelight Media, Sundance Institute, San Francisco Film Society, Visit Films, MTV Documentary Films
Director
Jessica Kingdon
Description
The absorbingly cinematic Ascension explores the pursuit of the “Chinese Dream.” Driven by mesmerizing—and sometimes humorous—imagery, this observational documentary presents a contemporary vision of China that prioritizes productivity and innovation above all.
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