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L'absence

1976Movie1 h 33 min

Drama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb4.6
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb4.6

Summary

Louise is a professional photographer and very successful in her job. But her father who had disappeared for many years resurfaced. He is very sick and would like to see his three daughters again. At the request of her father, Louise hesitates and then slips away. The reappearance of his father poses problems even in her life as a couple.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You want fast pacing

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Directed by
Brigitte Sauriol
Written by
Brigitte Sauriol

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Facts

October 21, 1976 · 1 h 33 min · Drama

Released
October 21, 1976
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
Canada
Available in
11 countries

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Questions about L'absence

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Where can I stream L'absence?

In the United States, you can rent or buy L'absence from Apple TV Store.

Is L'absence worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 4.6).

Is L'absence plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is L'absence in English?

French

No, it was made in French.