Ascension
7.0
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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Jessica Kingdon Director · Dan Deacon Composer Nathan Truesdell Cinematographer
United States release October 8, 2021 · Produced in United States · Languages Chinese, English, Norwegian, Swedish
Production
XTR
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Field of Vision
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Mouth Numbing Spicy Crab
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The Gotham Film & Media Institute
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Chicken & Egg Films
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Cinereach
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Firelight Media
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Sundance Institute
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San Francisco Film Society
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Visit Films
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MTV Documentary Films
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United States
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
Chinese · English · Norwegian · Swedish
Release dates
United States · June 12, 2021
Premiere · Tribeca Film Festival
United States · October 8, 2021
Theatrical
France
February 11, 2023 · Digital · Paramount+
Poland
October 8, 2021 · Digital
Switzerland
September 26, 2021 · Digital
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