The Absence
1993, French. Directed by Peter Handke.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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- Released
- 20 January 1993
- Original title
- L'Absence
- Country
- France, Germany, Spain
- Written by
- Peter Handke
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What The Absence is based on
The Absence is based on Absence (1987) by Peter Handke.
1987
Absence
By Peter Handke
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The Absence runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
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Which OTT platform is The Absence on?
The Absence isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 January 1993. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Absence?
If you liked The Absence, try Hardball, The Young One, Salomé.
Who directed The Absence?
The Absence (1993) was directed by Peter Handke and stars Bruno Ganz, Jeanne Moreau, Alex Descas.
What is The Absence based on?
The Absence is based on Absence (1987) by Peter Handke.