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Ascension (2000): Cast

Ascension (2000) movie poster

Ascension is a 2000 short film directed by Bill Viola, starring Josh Coxx. It runs 10 minutes.

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Ascension (2000) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
10 min
Director
Bill Viola
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ascension About?

The premise of Ascension without spoilers.

A diver plunges swiftly into the water, but the brief, real‑time moments of his inevitable ascent are stretched into a seven‑minute, hyper‑slow sequence that feels like a gradual climb toward Heaven, emphasizing the contrast between the rapid descent and the elongated, almost spiritual rise.

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Cast & crew

Ascension Cast

Josh Coxx stars in Ascension. Directed by Bill Viola.

From the director

More from Bill Viola

More films directed by Bill Viola: Tristan’s Ascension (The Sound of a Mountain Under a Waterfall), The Raft and Hatsu Yume (First Dream).

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FAQ

Ascension FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Ascension, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ascension?

Ascension runs 10 minutes.

When was Ascension released?

Ascension was released in 2000.

Who directed Ascension?

Ascension was directed by Bill Viola.

More films by Bill Viola

Who is in the cast of Ascension?

Ascension stars Josh Coxx.

Does Ascension have a post-credit scene?

No. Ascension has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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