Ascent
Synopsis
Through a grey blanket of clouds, we barely discern the contours of Mount Fuji, a volcano with many faces. 4,500 exceptional and diverse photographs from the past 150 years form the basis for Ascent. Made entirely with stills, it is a filmic experiment balancing between documentary and fiction, photography and film, where an English woman and her deceased Japanese partner, Hiroshi, lead the way. As Mount Fuji is climbed across geographical, temporal and cultural divides, the narrative unfolds, exploring unexpected paths.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 7, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fiona Tan
- Screenplay & Story
- Fiona Tan
- Original Score
- Leo Anemaet, Hugo Dijkstal
- Original Title
- Ascent
- Country of Origin
- Japan, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Antithesis Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fiona Tan
Fiona Tan
Leo Anemaet, Hugo Dijkstal
Nathalie Alonso Casale
Fiona Tan
Department Leadership Roster
Fiona Tan
Director
Leo Anemaet
Original Music Composer
Fiona Tan
Writer
Nathalie Alonso Casale
Editor
Fiona Tan
Producer
Hugo Dijkstal
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ascent.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ascent
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ascent about?
Through a grey blanket of clouds, we barely discern the contours of Mount Fuji, a volcano with many faces. 4,500 exceptional and diverse photographs from the past 150 years form the basis for Ascent. Made entirely with stills, it is a filmic experiment balancing between documentary and fiction, photography and film, where an English woman and her deceased Japanese partner, Hiroshi, lead the way. As Mount Fuji is climbed across geographical, temporal and cultural divides, the narrative unfolds, exploring unexpected paths.
Who directed Ascent?
Ascent was directed by Fiona Tan.
Who stars in Ascent?
The principal cast of Ascent includes Hiroki Hasegawa, Fiona Tan.
When was Ascent released and how long is it?
Ascent was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Ascent?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ascent was composed by Leo Anemaet, Hugo Dijkstal.