Oct 08, 2021
97 min
Full-HD

Ascension (2021)

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.

Category

Documentary

Country

United States of America

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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