Absence
نبودن
Synopsis
Rouzbeh arrives in Prague, far from his troubled family life in Tehran, to research his father’s past. Visiting the flat where his father, a communist expatriate, lived 50 years ago, in the times of Czechoslovakia, he is stopped by a policewoman investigating a recent accident. The current resident of the flat, Vladimir, who turns out to be Rouzbeh’s half-brother, has fallen out the window. Discovering hidden corners of Vladimir’s life and getting closer to his soul, Rouzbeh learns a shocking truth about his father, totally contradicting the image of a hero he had about him. This puts him on the path which led to Vladimir's fall from the window.
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ABSENCE- North American Premiere at the UCLA Celebration of Iranian Cinema 2022
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sofia MENAR Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ali Mosaffa
- Screenplay & Story
- Ali Mosaffa
- Original Score
- Masoud Salami
- Original Title
- نبودن
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic, Iran, Slovakia
- Spoken Languages
- English, Czech, Persian, Slovak
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Ali Mosaffa Productions, i/o post, Arina
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ali Mosaffa
Ali Mosaffa
Masoud Salami
Masoud Salami
Fardin Sahebzamani
Jordi Niubò, Ali Mosaffa
Department Leadership Roster
Ali Mosaffa
Director
Jordi Niubò
Producer
Ali Mosaffa
Writer
Masoud Salami
Director of Photography
Fardin Sahebzamani
Editor
Ali Mosaffa
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Absence
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What is Absence about?
Rouzbeh arrives in Prague, far from his troubled family life in Tehran, to research his father’s past. Visiting the flat where his father, a communist expatriate, lived 50 years ago, in the times of Czechoslovakia, he is stopped by a policewoman investigating a recent accident. The current resident of the flat, Vladimir, who turns out to be Rouzbeh’s half-brother, has fallen out the window. Discovering hidden corners of Vladimir’s life and getting closer to his soul, Rouzbeh learns a shocking truth about his father, totally contradicting the image of a hero he had about him. This puts him on the path which led to Vladimir's fall from the window.
Who directed Absence?
Absence was directed by Ali Mosaffa.
Who stars in Absence?
The principal cast of Absence includes Ali Mosaffa, Leila Hatami, Zuzana Stivínová, Klára Melíšková, Zuzana Kronerová.
When was Absence released and how long is it?
Absence was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Absence?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Absence was composed by Masoud Salami.