# Ascension (2021)

> A visually hypnotic observational documentary maps the Chinese Dream through factories, workers, consumption, and the relentless logic of growth.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/585472

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Jessica Kingdon
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14505430/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: contemplative, sardonic, unsettling, thoughtful movie night, documentary festival viewing

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