Ascension (2021)
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. factory worker, china, working class, sex doll, economic inequality, economic growth, labor rights, observational documentary, limits to growth, chinese dream, contemporary development cooperation, contemporary
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