Absences
Originally released in 1987. Absences is a romance/drama film. directed by Giorgos Katakouzinos.
Starring Themis Bazaka, Pemi Zouni, and Nikitas Tsakiroglou
Synopsis
A family story of incest, decadence and desolation. Greece, early twentieth century. A bourgeois family is on the verge of breaking up. The mother has abandoned the family, and the father, a retired officer, keeps his three daughters, as well as the illegitimate son of the oldest daughter, confined in the house. After his death, the three sisters live through their personal drama. The eldest, Eleni, imbued with the morals of the time and closely identifying with her father, tries to take his place. The middle one, Maria, representing rebellion, goes off with a captain of the sanitation service, while the youngest, Anna, skating on thin ice through all this, is completely destroyed.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
EL
Original language
Country
Greece
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EL
Production Companies
- Greek Film Centre
- ERT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Absences about?
A family story of incest, decadence and desolation. Greece, early twentieth century. A bourgeois family is on the verge of breaking up. The mother has abandoned the family, and the father, a retire...
Who directed Absences?
Absences was directed by Giorgos Katakouzinos.
How long is Absences?
Absences has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Absences released?
Absences was released on October 1, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Absences?
The main cast of Absences includes Themis Bazaka, Pemi Zouni, Nikitas Tsakiroglou, Katerina Sarri, Amalia Giza.