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The Absence

19931h 52mPeter Handke

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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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What is The Absence (1993) 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.

Who stars in The Absence?

The Absence stars Bruno Ganz (Player), Jeanne Moreau (Writer's Wife), Alex Descas (Soldier), Eustaquio Barjau (Writer), Sophie Semin (Young woman). The film was directed by Peter Handke.

How long is The Absence?

The Absence has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1993.

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