The Absence | |
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French | L'Absence |
Directed by | Brigitte Sauriol |
Written by | Brigitte Sauriol |
Produced by | Bernard Lalonde Guy-Jude Côté |
Starring | Frédérique Collin Jean Gascon |
Cinematography | Daniel Fournier |
Edited by | Louise Andrée Michaud |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
Country | Canada |
Language | French |
The Absence (French: L'Absence) is a Canadian drama film, directed by Brigitte Sauriol and released in 1976.[1] The film stars Frédérique Collin as Louise, a successful photographer whose estranged father Paul (Jean Gascon) returns after an absence of 20 years, as he is suffering from a terminal illness and needs her help.[2]
The film's cast also includes Jocelyn Bérubé, Louisette Dussault, Guy Thauvette and Monique Mercure.
The film was screened at the inaugural 1976 Festival of Festivals.