Cinematic background from 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.

Ascension

2021

Documentary

Directors:
Jessica Kingdon
Writers:
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Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A group of people posing for a picture in a room; Extreme Wide shot, High angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A woman sitting in a black leather chair with her eyes closed; Medium shot, High angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – Two people sitting at a dinner table with candles and flowers; Medium shot, High angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A group of people sitting at a table in a room; Wide shot, Over the shoulder angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A group of people sitting at a table eating food; Medium shot, High angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A woman in a white shirt is holding her neck; Close Up shot, Over the shoulder angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A group of young men standing next to each other; Medium shot, Low angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A plate of food on a white plate; Extreme Close Up shot, High angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A group of people in military uniforms sitting on the ground; Medium shot, High angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A woman standing in a swimming pool wearing a white swimsuit; Medium shot, Over the shoulder angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A woman looking at herself in the mirror; Medium shot, Over the shoulder angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A woman in a black dress and white gloves on a white couch in front of an aquarium; Wide shot, High angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A woman in a black dress is doing something on the floor; Wide shot, High angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A woman sitting at a table in front of an asian calligraphy sign; Medium shot, Over the shoulder angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A group of people sitting at a long table eating food; Extreme Wide shot, High angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A group of people standing in front of a painting; Medium shot, Over the shoulder angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A woman sitting at a table with a book in front of her; Medium shot, Over the shoulder angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A group of people sitting in a room eating food; Medium shot, High angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A group of people in business attire standing in a line; Medium shot, Over the shoulder angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A group of men standing in front of a large building; Extreme Wide shot, High angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A group of people are holding up brochures; Medium shot, High angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A group of people sitting at a table; Medium shot, Over the shoulder angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A woman with a black shirt and a pink background; Close Up shot, Low angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A group of people sitting in front of a crowd; Close Up shot, Over the shoulder angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A group of women sitting at a table with papers; Medium shot, Over the shoulder angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A man standing in front of an aquarium with fish; Wide shot, Over the shoulder angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A woman in a white shirt and black and white striped apron is holding a blender; Medium shot, Low angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A young woman in a white shirt is looking at the camera; Close Up shot, Over the shoulder angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A group of men standing on steps in front of a building; Extreme Wide shot, High angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A woman in a red shirt working in a sewing room; Medium shot, High angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – Two people standing on a ledge in a pool; Extreme Wide shot, High angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A group of people in business attire holding their hands up; Medium shot, High angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A group of young men in business suits practicing martial arts in an indoor gym; Wide shot, High angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A large statue of a woman in front of a body of water; Extreme Wide shot, Low angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A group of people sitting at a table with papers; Medium shot, Over the shoulder angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A group of people standing around a table with wine glasses; Medium shot, High angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A group of men in black and white uniforms; Wide shot, High angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – Two women are standing in front of a table holding papers; Medium shot, Over the shoulder angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A woman in a black dress smiling for the camera; Close Up shot, Over the shoulder angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A person wearing a dress; Close Up shot, Over the shoulder angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A man in a suit and tie holding a glass of water; Close Up shot, Over the shoulder angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – Two men working in an industrial setting; Medium shot, High angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A group of people working in a large room; Wide shot, High angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A woman in a suit and tie looking at the camera; Close Up shot, Low angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – An aerial view of people swimming in a body of water; Extreme Wide shot, Overhead angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – Two men in suits and ties setting a table for a meal; Medium shot, High angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – People are watching a presentation on a large screen; Extreme Wide shot, Low angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A group of people sitting in front of a painting; Medium shot, Over the shoulder angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A group of people sitting around a table with flowers; Wide shot, Over the shoulder angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A man standing in front of a window looking out at the ocean; Extreme Wide shot, High angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A woman sitting at a table in front of two other people; Medium shot, Over the shoulder angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – An aerial view of a highway with cars driving on it; Extreme Wide shot, High angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A man sitting at a counter in a mall; Wide shot, High angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – Many people are swimming in a large pool of water; Extreme Wide shot, High angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A group of women sitting next to each other in a room; Close Up shot, Over the shoulder angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A woman in yellow shirt holding a pair of headphones; Close Up shot, Over the shoulder angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – Two young men are working in a factory; Medium shot, Low angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A group of people sitting at a table eating food; Medium shot, Over the shoulder angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A group of people in pink floats in the water; Extreme Wide shot, Overhead angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A woman taking a picture of herself in the mirror; Close Up shot, Overhead angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A man in a white t - shirt working in a store; Medium shot, Low angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A woman getting her hair cut by another woman; Medium shot, Over the shoulder angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – Two men are standing in front of a door; Wide shot, Low angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A man sitting at a table in front of a glass of water; Medium shot, Low angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A group of people standing next to each other; Close Up shot, Low angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A group of young men sitting on top of a bench next to each other; Wide shot, High angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A man standing in front of a large window; Wide shot, High angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A man's face in a gymnasium; Close Up shot, Low angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A woman in a blue jacket working on a machine; Close Up shot, Low angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A woman sitting at a table with a plate of food in front of her; Medium shot, Over the shoulder angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A woman's face with a flag in the background; Extreme Close Up shot, Low angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – An aerial view of a group of people gathered in a circle; Extreme Wide shot, Overhead angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A young man holding a certificate standing in front of a woman; Medium shot, Over the shoulder angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A man and a woman standing next to an animal in an aquarium; Medium shot, Low angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A man standing in front of a wall with lights on it; Medium shot, Over the shoulder angle
Movie still from “Ascension” (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon – A young man wearing headphones and holding a stick in his mouth while sitting in front of a computer monitor; Close Up shot, Low angle