Oct 08, 2021
97 min
Full-HD

Ascension (2021)

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.

Category

Documentary

Country

China United States of America

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

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