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Ascension

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6.8/10 • 69

2021-10-081h 37m

Documentary

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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Jessica Kingdon
Editors
Jessica Kingdon

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    Status
    Released
    Original Language
    English
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    Keywords
    factory workerchinaworking classsex dolleconomic inequalityeconomic growthlabor rightsobservational documentarylimits to growthchinese dreamcontemporary development cooperationcontemporary