The Ascent12A
During World War II, two Soviet partisans embark on a desperate mission for supplies, only to face betrayal, capture, and a brutal moral reckoning. Directed by Larisa Shepitko, The Ascent is a stark and deeply spiritual war film, blending harrowing realism with allegorical weight. Winner of the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival in 1977, it remains one of cinema’s most profound explorations of sacrifice and faith.
Reviews
‘Larisa Shepitko’s final film before her untimely death at 41, The Ascent is a lyrical evocation of the costs of moral and spiritual fortitude in times of great despair.’
★★★★★ Derek Smith, Slant Magazine
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We showed The Ascent between June 21, 2026 and June 23, 2026.
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