

Ascension
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2021-10-08 • 1h 37m
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.
- Directors
- Jessica Kingdon
- Editors
- Jessica Kingdon

Ascension
Visit website2021-10-08 • 1h 37m
6.8/10 • 69
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.
- Directors
- Jessica Kingdon
- Editors
- Jessica Kingdon
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- English
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- Keywords
- factory workerchinaworking classsex dolleconomic inequalityeconomic growthlabor rightsobservational documentarylimits to growthchinese dreamcontemporary development cooperationcontemporary