the ascent be a very worthwhile addition to recent re release from the soviet union . director larisa shepitko 1977 film examine the moral ramification of allegiance and honor in german occupied russia during the second world war . on foot and in a blizzard and two member of a partisan soviet group leave to locate supply and and be capture by nazi soldier . the focus of the movie be on how each man handle or internalize his moral alternative . one choose dignity and integrity and while the other opts for collaboration with the enemy . however and in the end and he can not abide by his selfish decision . the film make much use of slow and wide angle pan which shift to extreme closeup and and highlight the spiritual quandary within the soul of each man . this be not a great film and but it do effectively portray an intense moral dilemma against the backdrop of a harsh and frigid soviet wilderness .