Ascension (film)

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Ascension
File:Ascension poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Jessica Kingdon
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Music by Dan Deacon
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  • Jessica Kingdon
  • Nathan Truesdell
Edited by Jessica Kingdon
Distributed by MTV Documentary Films
Release dates
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  • June 12, 2021 (2021-06-12) (Tribeca)
  • October 8, 2021 (2021-10-08) (United States)
Running time
 97 minutes[1]
Country United States
Language Mandarin
English
Box office $17,200[2]

Ascension (Chinese: 登楼叹) is a 2021 American documentary film directed and produced by Jessica Kingdon. It follows the pursuit of the Chinese dream through the social classes, prioritizing productivity and innovation.

The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 12, 2021, where it won Best Documentary Feature. It was released on October 8, 2021, by MTV Documentary Films.

Synopsis

The film follows the Chinese dream through the social classes, prioritizing productivity and innovation.

Production

Initially, Jessica Kingdon planned on making a trilogy of short films focusing on the cycle of production, consumption and waste, however, it was difficult to secure funding for a series, and instead decided to develop the trilogy into a feature film.[3] Kingdon wanted to make a film about capitalism and how it affects viewers in their own countries, and did not want to specifically single out China.[4] Production on the film took place in 51 locations throughout China.[5] The title of the film originates from a poem written by Jessica Kingdon's great-grandfather.[6]

Release

The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 12, 2021, where it won Best Documentary Feature and the Albert Maysles Award for Best New Documentary Director.[7][8] On September 26, 2021, the film had its European premiere at the Zurich Film Festival, where it was entered in the competition for best documentary film.[9]

In August 2021, it was announced MTV Documentary Films had acquired distribution rights to the film, and set it for an October 8, 2021, release.[10]

Reception

Critical reception

Ascension received positive reviews from film critics. On Rotten Tomatoes it has a 98% approval rating based on reviews from 44 critics, with an average rating of 7.90/10.[11] On Metacritic, the film holds a rating of 82 out of 100, based on 12 critics, indicating "universal acclaim".[12]

Accolades

Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Academy Awards March 27, 2022 Best Documentary Feature Jessica Kingdon, Kira Simon-Kennedy, and Nathan Truesdell Nominated [13]
Alliance of Women Film Journalists Awards January 25, 2022 Best Documentary Ascension Nominated [14]
Cinema Eye Honors March 1, 2022 Outstanding Non-Fiction Feature Feature Jessica Kingdon, Kira Simon-Kennedy, and Nathan Truesdell Nominated [15][16]
Outstanding Direction Jessica Kingdon Nominated
Outstanding Debut Won
Outstanding Cinematography Jessica Kingdon and Nathan Truesdell Won
Outstanding Original Score Dan Deacon Won
Critics' Choice Documentary Awards November 14, 2021 Best Documentary Feature Ascension Nominated [17]
Best Director Jessica Kingdon Nominated
Best First Documentary Feature Nominated
Best Score Dan Deacon Nominated
Best Cinematography Jessica Kingdon and Nathan Truesdell Nominated
Best Editing Jessica Kingdon Nominated
Denver Film Festival November 15, 2021 Special Mention Best Documentary Ascension Won [18]
Directors Guild of America Awards March 12, 2022 Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentaries Jessica Kingdon Nominated [19]
Gotham Awards November 29, 2021 Best Documentary Ascension Nominated [20]
Hamptons International Film Festival October 11, 2021 Best Documentary Feature Ascension Won [21]
IDA Documentary Awards March 4, 2022 Best Cinematography Jessica Kingdon and Nathan Truesdell Nominated [22][23]
Independent Spirit Awards March 6, 2022 Best Documentary Feature Jessica Kingdon, Kira Simon-Kennedy, and Nathan Truesdell Nominated [24]
National Board of Review Awards December 2, 2021 Top 5 Documentaries Ascension Won [25]
Producers Guild of America Awards March 19, 2022 Outstanding Producer of Documentary Motion Pictures Jessica Kingdon, Kira Simon-Kennedy, and Nathan Truesdell Nominated [26]
Satellite Awards April 2, 2022 Best Motion Picture, Documentary Ascension Nominated [27]
Tribeca Film Festival June 24, 2021 Best Documentary Feature Ascension Won [8]
Albert Maysles Award Jessica Kingdon Won

References

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