Ascension (2021)

The Chinese Dream is explored through stunning imagery of contemporary China. Presented with little dialogue and no commentary, it is really ambiguous as to what the director Jessica Kingdon was trying to convey or even the context for some of the footage featured. It’s not the type of film I generally find engaging. Centering primarily on the workplace, it seems the Chinese Dream does not differ much from the American Dream, everyone works so they can consume the products they are work to produce in an endless cycle.

Oscar Nomination: Best Documentary Feature