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.
Director · Jessica KingdonStatus · ReleasedProduction · XTR, Field of Vision +9
TMDB6.9/10
80 votes
Ascension
Movie
•2021
•97 min
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.
Director
Jessica Kingdon
Status
Released
Production
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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Trailer
Ascension Trailer | MTV Entertainment Studios
October 28, 2021
