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DRAMA . 1993 . 1h 52m . 5.3/10

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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.

Starring Bruno Ganz, Jeanne Moreau, Alex Descas
5.3/10
Rating
1h 52m
Runtime
1993
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.

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Cast
Bruno Ganz stars as Player in The Absence.
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Year context
The Absence was released 33 years ago in 1993.
Overview
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 is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 52m.

CAST (9)

Bruno Ganz
Bruno Ganz
Player
Jeanne Moreau
Jeanne Moreau
Writer's Wife
Alex Descas
Alex Descas
Soldier
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Eustaquio Barjau
Writer
Sophie Semin
Sophie Semin
Young woman
Jenny Alpha
Jenny Alpha
EB
Evgen Bavčar
LB
Luc Bondy
Arielle Dombasle
Arielle Dombasle

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
112 min (1h 52m)
Country
Rating
5.3/10 (3 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Absence about?
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.
How long is The Absence?
The Absence has a runtime of 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Who stars in The Absence?
The cast of The Absence includes Bruno Ganz, Jeanne Moreau, Alex Descas, Eustaquio Barjau, Sophie Semin.
What is the rating of The Absence?
The Absence has a rating of 5.3 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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