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Ascension
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Ascension

Oct 8, 2021
1h 37m
★ 6.9

Overview

The film 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.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

XTR
Field of Vision
Mouth Numbing Spicy Crab
The Gotham Film & Media Institute
Chicken & Egg Films
Cinereach
Firelight Media
Sundance Institute
San Francisco Film Society
Visit Films
MTV Documentary Films

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