The Absence (1976 film)
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 Absence | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Production company | |
Release date | 1976 |
Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | French |
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.
References
- Gerald Pratley, A Century of Canadian Cinema. Lynx Images, 2003. ISBN 1-894073-21-5. p. 8.
- Robert-Claude Bérubé, "Cinéma canadien". Séquences, Issue 88 (April 1977), p. 28–39.
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