Ascension
Documentaryfactory workerchinaworking classsex dolleconomic inequalityeconomic growthlabor rightsobservational documentarylimits to growthchinese dreamcontemporary development cooperationcontemporary
An observational documentary that uses striking, sometimes absurdist imagery to interrogate China's pursuit of economic growth and the human costs of the 'Chinese Dream.'
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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