SIFF Movie Club: The Ascent

Larisa Shepitko’s emotionally overwhelming final film won the Golden Bear at the 1977 Berlin Film Festival and has been hailed around the world as the finest Soviet film of its decade. Set during World War II's darkest days, THE ASCENT follows the path of two peasant soldiers, cut off from their troop, who trudge through the snowy backwoods of Belarus seeking refuge among villagers. Their harrowing trek leads them on a journey of betrayal, heroism, and ultimate transcendence.

To be introduced by SIFF Cinema Staff Member Adam Plesser.

ABOUT SIFF MOVIE CLUB
Celebrate classics and discover new favorites with SIFF Movie Club, a monthly gathering of film fans. Catch a movie on the big screen at SIFF Cinema Uptown, then meet up with fellow audience members at The Traveling Goat for a cinematic chat. We’ll laugh, cry…and add more titles to our watchlists!
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