L'Absent

"The Absent One" redirects here. For the 2014 Danish film, see The Absent One (2014 film).
L'Absent

Theatrical release poster
Directed by Céline Baril
Produced by Céline Baril
Written by Céline Baril
Starring Roland Bréard
Bobo Vian
Music by Roland Bréard
Cinematography Céline Baril
Michel Lamothe
Edited by Céline Baril
Michel Lamothe
Distributed by Cinéma Libre (Quebec)
Release dates
  • 1997 (1997)
Running time
 78 minutes
Country Canada
Language French

L'Absent (English: The Absent One) is a 1997 Canadian experimental film written and directed by Céline Baril.[1][2][3][4]

The idea for the film was inspired by Baril's discovery in a Paris flea market of a dusty old photo album. Interior scenes, and all exteriors of European cities, including Rome, Vienna, Budapest and Prague, as well as glimpses (footage) of old B&W photos of a family, were shot in 8 mm and blown up to 16 mm for effect.[5]

Synopsis

This film tells the story of Paul Kadar, an architect and musician who, en route to Budapest, is overcome by vertigo while contemplating the Danube and throws himself into it. It is an account of the happiness shared by Paul Kadar, his wife Françoise and Roland, their adopted son.[6] Years later, Roland, still unclear as to the circumstances that led his father to drown himself in the Danube, heads to Europe to find out for himself. His journey takes him to such places as Budapest, Warsaw, Prague and even as far as Tokyo.[2]

Cast

Reception

In August 1997, Brendan Kelly of Variety wrote, "With its snail-like pacing, sub-par acting and underwhelming emotional impact, "The Absent One" is not likely to stir up much interest," and concludes with "Baril moves what little story there is along at an extremely slow speed, further straining viewer patience."[5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Pallister, Janis L; Hottell, Ruth A (2005). Francophone Women Film Directors: A Guide. Madison: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press. p. 45. ISBN 0-8386-4046-X.
  2. 1 2 "L' Absent". NYTimes.com. Retrieved 2009-02-20.
  3. ↑ "L' Absent". Hollywood.com. Retrieved 2014-06-12.
  4. ↑ "L' Absent". Variety.com. Retrieved 2009-02-20.
  5. 1 2 Kelly, Brendan (1997-08-04). "The Absent One". Variety. Retrieved 2009-02-20.
  6. ↑ "Index: L'Absent". Cinémathèque québécoise. Retrieved 2009-02-20.

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