Experiencing Interruptions?

Absence

Dominic, 23 years of age, whose girlfriend took her own life a year prior, is living in constant mourning, isolation and guilt. He hasn’t yet made peace with the past and is incapable of escaping the stagnation that is overwhelming his life. The arrival of Catherine’s father Marcel will shake him and set in motion his recovery.

  • Luc Lacourcière
    Director
    Lou, Toile, D pour Distorsion
  • Frédérique Rivest
    Director
    Quintessence, Mosaïque
  • Luc Lacourcière
    Writer
    Toile, D pour Distorsion
  • Philippe Turcotte
    Writer
    L pour Liberté
  • Caroline Lachance
    Producer
    Manies, Quintessence, Mosaïque
  • Jade Ruskai Potvin
    Producer
    Au delà du Quatrième Mur
  • Daniel D'amours
    Key Cast
    "Dominic Turgeon"
    Orage, Sysiphe
  • Olivier Lécuyer
    Key Cast
    "Marcel Gingras"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Absence
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    April 16, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    2,277 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    French
  • Shooting Format:
    Super 16mm
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • Rétrospective Université de Montréal
    Montreal
    Canada
    May 17, 2018
    Best Cinematography
Director Biography - Luc Lacourcière, Frédérique Rivest

Frédérique & Luc are recent graduates of the University Of Montreal Film Department. This film was their final project to obtain their Bachelor's Degree.

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Director Statement

The driving force behind our creative efforts was the exploration of the concept of guilt. With little artifice or theatrical drama, we wished to tell a truly human story about loss and hope. We believe we have accomplished our wish.