The Absentee
De afwezige
Synopsis
Dries, a farmer and a widower, lives with his mother-in-law Grietje and his son Peter. He falls in love with Minna, a widow, and marries her despite the opposition of his family and friends. In anger his son Peter leaves home to enlist, while Grietje takes up her residence in another cottage. Six years pass, during which Grietje becomes acquainted with Minna's daughter Dina. Peter falls ill in Sumatra, but after falling in love with Dina, through the medium of photographs, he recovers and is drafted home again to Holland. He meets Dina and the two find that they truly love.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert Capellani
- Screenplay & Story
- George Mitchell
- Original Title
- De afwezige
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 36m
- Production Studios
- Pathé Frères, Hollandsche Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert Capellani
George Mitchell
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Capellani
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What is The Absentee about?
Dries, a farmer and a widower, lives with his mother-in-law Grietje and his son Peter. He falls in love with Minna, a widow, and marries her despite the opposition of his family and friends. In anger his son Peter leaves home to enlist, while Grietje takes up her residence in another cottage. Six years pass, during which Grietje becomes acquainted with Minna's daughter Dina. Peter falls ill in Sumatra, but after falling in love with Dina, through the medium of photographs, he recovers and is drafted home again to Holland. He meets Dina and the two find that they truly love.
Who directed The Absentee?
The Absentee was directed by Albert Capellani.
Who stars in The Absentee?
The principal cast of The Absentee includes Henri Étiévant, Henri Rollan, Jeanne Grumbach, Germaine Dermoz, Raymonde Dupré.
When was The Absentee released and how long is it?
The Absentee was released in 1913 with a total runtime of 36m.