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Ascension

20211h 37mJessica Kingdon
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 98% · Metacritic 84

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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.

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Factory WorkerChinaWorking ClassSex DollEconomic InequalityEconomic GrowthLabor RightsObservational DocumentaryLimits To GrowthChinese Dream

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What is Ascension (2021) 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.

How long is Ascension?

Ascension has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2021.

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Ascension holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 98. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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