China Synopsis
登楼叹
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.
The 2020–2022 China Window
181 China films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Ascension sits at position #108.
The 2020s China Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 2020s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Ascension premiered. 216 total titles in this decade from China.
Reception Benchmarks
6.8
TMDB Rating
60
Audience Reviews
Well Received
Critical Tier
Ranked #434 of 946 China films indexed here (54th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Among China Documentary productions specifically: #39 of 52 (top 75%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | China |
|---|---|
| All Production Countries | China, United States of America |
| Original Language | Chinese |
| Spoken Languages | English, Mandarin |
| Production Companies | XTR, Field of Vision, Mouth Numbing Spicy Crab, The Gotham Film & Media Institute, Chicken & Egg Pictures |
| Runtime | 1h 37m |
| Release Date | October 8, 2021 |
| IMDb | tt14505430 |
| Official Site | ascensiondocumentary.com |