Ascension
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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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Keywords
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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