2021
6.9 (70 votes)
1h 37m
Official Website
Genres
Documentary
Production Companies
XTR
Field of Vision
Mouth Numbing Spicy Crab
The Gotham Film & Media Institute
Chicken & Egg Films
Cinereach
Firelight Media
Sundance Institute
San Francisco Film Society
Visit Films
MTV Documentary Films
Field of Vision
Mouth Numbing Spicy Crab
The Gotham Film & Media Institute
Chicken & Egg Films
Cinereach
Firelight Media
Sundance Institute
San Francisco Film Society
Visit Films
MTV Documentary Films
Ascension
Overview
The absorbingly cinematic Ascension 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.
Key Crew
Director: Jessica Kingdon
Producer: Kira Simon-Kennedy, Nathan Truesdell
Director of Photography: Jessica Kingdon, Nathan Truesdell
Videos
Ascension Trailer | MTV Entertainment Studios
