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Ascension
2021 · Movie · 97 min · ★ 6.9
Documentary
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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Streaming on Paramount+.
2 hours to watch.
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Details
- Years
- 2021
- Release date
- 2021-10-08
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 97 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.9/10 (80 votes)
Themes
- factory worker
- china
- working class
- sex doll
- economic inequality
- economic growth
- labor rights
- observational documentary
- limits to growth
- chinese dream
- contemporary development cooperation
- contemporary
Cast & crew
Directed by Jessica Kingdon