Maddened by His Absence(2012)
J'enrage de son absence
Maddened by His Absence Synopsis
After ten years, Jacques comes back to France to handle his father’s succession. He had left France to live in the USA to escape a painful past he shared with Mado, his former wife, who in the meantime built a new life with Stéphane and their 7 year old son, Paul. Upon his return, Jacques and Mado meet again; he asks to meet her son Paul; Mado hesitates, then accepts but hides it from her husband. Soon, Paul and Jacques get close and they start to see each other secretly.
Maddened by His Absence (2012) is a drama film directed by Sandrine Bonnaire, released on October 31, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars William Hurt, Alexandra Lamy, Augustin Legrand and Jalil Mehenni. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Sandrine Bonnaire
- Writers:
- Jérôme Tonnerre, Sandrine Bonnaire
- Producers:
- Dominique Besnehard, Thomas Schmitt, Nicolas Steil
- Cinematographer:
- Philippe Guilbert
- Composer:
- André Dziezuk
- Production:
- Iris Group, Mon Voisin Productions, Mosaïque Films
- Status:
- Released
Maddened by His Absence Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Hurt
as Jacques
Alexandra Lamy
as Mado
Augustin Legrand
as Stéphane
Jalil Mehenni
as Paul
- Matteo Trevisan
Matteo Trevisan
as Félix
Françoise Oriane
as Geneviève
Norbert Rutili
as Le notaire
- Serge Hutry
Serge Hutry
as Le comissaire priseur
Colette Kieffer
as La secrétaire
- Véronique Fauconnet
Véronique Fauconnet
as La serveuse
Jean-François Wolff
as Le chauffeur
Gilles Soeder
as Le chauffeur 2
Key crew
Directed by Sandrine Bonnaire, written by Jérôme Tonnerre and Sandrine Bonnaire, produced by Dominique Besnehard, Thomas Schmitt and Nicolas Steil.
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Maddened by His Absence Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 13 ratings.
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Maddened by His Absence – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Maddened by His Absence online?
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Maddened by His Absence (2012) is currently available to rent or buy from blue TV. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Maddened by His Absence?
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The main cast of Maddened by His Absence (2012) includes William Hurt, Alexandra Lamy, Augustin Legrand, Jalil Mehenni and Matteo Trevisan. The film was directed by Sandrine Bonnaire. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Maddened by His Absence released?
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Maddened by His Absence was released on October 31, 2012 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Maddened by His Absence worth watching?
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Maddened by His Absence (2012) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.