Ascension
Watch TrailerThe 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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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2021 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Jessica Kingdon |
| Runtime | 97 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.9/10 (78 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Director Jessica Kingdon constructs a mesmerizing visual essay, relying on juxtaposition and rhythm rather than narration. She explores the engines of collective aspiration through patient, observational frames that turn the viewer into a fellow anthropologist of this new world.
What lingers after the final frame is the sheer scale of the endeavor, a civilization in a state of perpetual, ritualized self-optimization where the individual is a data point in a grand national algorithm. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Jessica Kingdon
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Watch on the largest screen available, with minimal distractions, to fully absorb its visual rhythm.
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