Traces of Absence (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1999, Traces of Absence is a documentary film directed by Tamara Vukov, running about 5 minutes.
What it’s about. An experimental short exploring the absences and buried histories that follow the act of leaving home, filtered through the many routes that leaving home takes for a "Canadien" daughter of Yugoslav immigrants: cultural displacement, assimilation, mother/daughter histories, sexuality and memory. Childhood and recent Super 8 footage is intercut to create a repository for family portraits, cultural memories of the balkans, immigration history, and personal reflection.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Traces of Absence sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Traces of Absence page.
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- Where can I watch Traces of Absence (1999)?
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- Is Traces of Absence worth watching?
- Traces of Absence holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Traces of Absence released?
- Traces of Absence was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 5 minutes.