The Absence(1993)
L'Absence
The Absence Synopsis
Four nameless people -- the old man, the woman, the soldier, and the gambler -- journey to a desolate wasteland beyond the limits of an unnamed city.
The Absence (1993) is a drama film directed by Peter Handke, released on January 20, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Bruno Ganz, Jeanne Moreau, Alex Descas and Eustaquio Barjau. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Handke
- Writers:
- Peter Handke, Peter Handke
- Producers:
- Wim Wenders, Paulo Branco
- Cinematographer:
- Agnès Godard
- Composer:
- Jean-Paul Mugel
- Production:
- Marea Films, Gemini Films
- Status:
- Released
The Absence Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bruno Ganz
as Player
Jeanne Moreau
as Writer's Wife
Alex Descas
as Soldier
- Eustaquio Barjau
Eustaquio Barjau
as Writer
Sophie Semin
as Young woman
Jenny Alpha
- Evgen Bavčar
Evgen Bavčar
- Luc Bondy
Luc Bondy
Arielle Dombasle
Key crew
Directed by Peter Handke, written by Peter Handke and Peter Handke, produced by Wim Wenders and Paulo Branco.
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The Absence Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Absence – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Absence?
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The main cast of The Absence (1993) includes Bruno Ganz, Jeanne Moreau, Alex Descas, Eustaquio Barjau and Sophie Semin. The film was directed by Peter Handke. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Absence released?
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The Absence was released on January 20, 1993 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is The Absence worth watching?
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The Absence (1993) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.