The absorbingly cinematic Ascension explores the pursuit of the "Chinese Dream." This observational documentary presents a contemporary vision of China that prioritizes productivity and innovation above all.
A film about what cannot be named. A non-verbal guided meditation about the interconnectedness of humans, nature and technology in the modern world. A stream of consciousness in the shape of a cinematic symphony.
Director Godfrey Reggio reveals humanity's trance-like relationship with technology, which, when commandeered by extreme emotional states, produces massive effects far beyond the human species.