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	ACPAV
Release date	1976 (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

1. Gerald Pratley, A Century of Canadian Cinema. Lynx Images, 2003. ISBN 1-894073-21-5. p. 8.
2. Robert-Claude Bérubé, "Cinéma canadien". Séquences, Issue 88 (April 1977), p. 28–39.

External links

• The Absence at IMDb