Ascension
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Documentary
- Director
- Jessica Kingdon
- Original Language
- EN
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ascension about?
- 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.
- Who directed Ascension?
- Ascension was directed by Jessica Kingdon.
- When was Ascension released?
- Ascension was released on October 8, 2021.
- How long is Ascension?
- Ascension has a runtime of 1h 37m.
- Where can I track Ascension?
- You can track Ascension on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.
