The Long Absence
1961, French. Directed by Henri Colpi.
Therese, a café owner, mourns the mysterious disappearance of her husband sixteen years earlier. A tramp arrives in the town and she believes him to be her husband. But he is suffering from amnesia and she tries to bring back his memory of earlier times.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
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Cast & crew
- Henri ColpiDirector
- Alida ValliThérèse Langlois
- Georges Wilsonle clochard
- Charles BlavetteFernand, un client du café
- Philippe de ChériseyMarcel Langlois
- Jacques HardenPierre, un camionneur
- Paul Faivrele retraité
- Catherine FonteneyAlice Langlois
- Diane LepvrierMartine
- Nane GermonSimone
- Pierre Miratl'épicier
- Charles BouillaudFavier
- Georges Bielecun jeune homme
Details
- Released
- 17 May 1961
- Original title
- Une aussi longue absence
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Marguerite Duras, Gérard Jarlot
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The Long Absence: quick answers
Is The Long Absence worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Long Absence?
The Long Absence runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does The Long Absence have a post-credits scene?
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The Long Absence parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Long Absence on?
The Long Absence isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 May 1961. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Long Absence?
If you liked The Long Absence, try Chaos, La Belle Équipe, The Passengers of the Night.
Who directed The Long Absence?
The Long Absence (1961) was directed by Henri Colpi and stars Alida Valli, Georges Wilson, Charles Blavette.