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Ascension

Name: Ascension
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2021-10-08
Duration: 97 min
Rating: 6.9

2021 · 1h 37m · 6.9 on TMDB

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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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Awards

Best Documentary Feature Film · 2021nomineeOscars

Directed by

Jessica Kingdon

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Details

Released: October 8, 2021

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