Absence
Synopsis
"This film is about 'nothing.' Hints of dramatic 'loss' are imaged throughout, but the primary effect of the film is to give, through fleeting and ephemeral visions, a sense of something which almost exists but unhappily doesn't." - Marilyn Brakhage "Absence" is perhaps the most extreme of all Brakhage's Super 8 films and one of the most extreme of all the films of his tenuous and complete uprooting: a vision of a groundless existence, in which all the things we are used to knowing and using in our daily life are totally absent. (Fred Camper)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 26, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stan Brakhage
- Original Title
- Absence
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 8m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stan Brakhage
Department Leadership Roster
Stan Brakhage
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Absence.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Absence
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Absence about?
"This film is about 'nothing.' Hints of dramatic 'loss' are imaged throughout, but the primary effect of the film is to give, through fleeting and ephemeral visions, a sense of something which almost exists but unhappily doesn't." - Marilyn Brakhage "Absence" is perhaps the most extreme of all Brakhage's Super 8 films and one of the most extreme of all the films of his tenuous and complete uprooting: a vision of a groundless existence, in which all the things we are used to knowing and using in our daily life are totally absent. (Fred Camper)
Who directed Absence?
Absence was directed by Stan Brakhage.
Who stars in Absence?
The principal cast of Absence includes Not specified.
When was Absence released and how long is it?
Absence was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 8m.