United States / Jun 12, 2021 / Tribeca Film Festival
1h 37min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Ascension |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | Norsk, 普通话, svenska, English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| 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 |
| Official site | ascensiondocumentary.com |
| Release date | 8 ottobre 2021 |
| Executive producer | David Dolby, Natasha Dolby, Justin Lacob, Tony Hsieh, Bryn Mooser, Kathryn Everett, Ryan Kampe, Andy Hsieh |
| Production | Kira Simon-Kennedy, Nathan Truesdell, Jessica Kingdon |
| Editing | Jessica Kingdon |
| Cinematography | Jessica Kingdon, Nathan Truesdell |
| Assistant directors | Jessica Kingdon |
| Camera operators | Jessica Kingdon, Nathan Truesdell |
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| Additional photography | Jessica Kingdon, Nathan Truesdell |
| Music | Dan Deacon |
| Sound | Dan Deacon |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
United States / Oct 08, 2021
Digital
Switzerland / Sep 26, 2021 / 12
Poland / Oct 08, 2021 / 12
France / Feb 11, 2023 / Paramount+
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