---
title: "Ascent"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ascent-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 409106
imdb_id: "tt5933966"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 80
community_rating: 5.4
vote_count: 5
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Ascent (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ascent-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Ascent is a 2016 drama film directed by Fiona Tan with a runtime of 1 hour and 20 minutes. The film is an experiment that balances documentary and fiction, photography and film, utilizing 4,500 exceptional and diverse photographs from the past 150 years to explore Mount Fuji, a volcano of immeasurable cultural and symbolic significance.

The narrative unfolds as an English woman and her deceased Japanese partner, Hiroshi, lead viewers across geographical, temporal, and cultural divides while climbing the mountain. The film blends visual archival stills with the voices of fictitious characters, creating a distinct viewing experience that examines the multifaceted nature of its subject.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Witness the multifaceted Mount Fuji through four thousand five hundred photographs spanning one hundred fifty years."

### Why Watch
- It is made entirely with 4,500 exceptional and diverse photographs from the past 150 years.
- It is a unique filmic experiment balancing between documentary and fiction, photography and film.
- It features a narrative led by an English woman and her deceased Japanese partner, Hiroshi.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film is made entirely with stills rather than traditional moving footage.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone balances documentary and fiction, pacing is driven by still photographs, and it is suitable for audiences interested in experimental cinema.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #filmic-experiment, #documentary-fiction-blend, #photography-based, #mount-fuji, #cultural-exploration, #still-image-narrative

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Fiona Tan
- **Networks / Studios**: Antithesis Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Hiroki Hasegawa** as *Hiroshi*
- **Fiona Tan**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Ascent (2016)?
Streaming availability information is not provided in the sources.

### Q: Is Ascent (2016) worth watching?
It is a filmic experiment that uses 4,500 photographs from the past 150 years to explore Mount Fuji through a fictional narrative.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration of Ascent?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 20 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes to watch?
Ascent is a feature film rather than a series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Ascent — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/409106)
- [Ascent (2016) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5933966/)
- [Ascent (2016) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/409106-ascent/cast)
- [R.I.P.D. - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*