L'absent (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1997, L'absent is a drama film directed by Céline Baril, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Though it happened decades before, Roland Kadar is still unclear as to the circumstances that led his father Paul to drown himself in the Danube during the 1950s, and so he heads to Europe to find out for himself. His grim journey takes him to such places as Budapest, Warsaw and Prague. He even visits Tokyo. The major scenes consist of interiors inter-spliced with black-and-white footage of other European locals and old family photographs.
Who’s in it. L'absent stars Roland Bréard, Bobo Vian as Erzsébet Szabó, Gabor Zsigovics and István Lakatos.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, L'absent has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch L'absent page.
If you liked it. Fans of L'absent tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch L'absent (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for L'absent change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is L'absent worth watching?
- L'absent holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in L'absent?
- L'absent stars Roland Bréard, Bobo Vian, Gabor Zsigovics and István Lakatos.
- When was L'absent released?
- L'absent was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.