Ascension
Documentary
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.
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A visually stunning, almost hypnotic journey through modern China's relentless pursuit of progress. It's a fascinating, often disquieting look at labor, consumption, and the elusive "Chinese Dream."
observationalthought-provokingunsettlingfascinatingsteadycinéma véritéobservational documentaryarthousecapitalismlaborconsumerismaspiration
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