Larisa
The Ascent
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21m
Directed by Elem Klimov • 1980 • Soviet Union
Starring Larisa Shepitko, Oleksandr Dovzhenko, Elem Klimov
Director Larisa Shepitko’s husband, Elem Klimov, made this short documentary a year after the death of his wife in 1979. Using footage from her films, including the last image she ever recorded, as well as voice recordings and photos, Klimov’s film is a loving tribute to his wife’s life and work.
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