Absent
Originally released in 2015. Absent is a documentary film. directed by Matthew Mishory. At just 71 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
For over a hundred years, Mărculești was a vibrant Jewish agricultural and mercantile community in Bessarabia (now present-day Moldova). In July 1941, the village was the site of an unimaginable atrocity. Seventy-three years later, few speak honestly or completely about what happened. ABSENT is a cinematic portrait of the ghost village of Mărculești, its current inhabitants, and their very complex relationship to their own history. Filmed entirely on location, the film documents one of Europe's poorest, most remote, and least-visited places.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 10, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 11m
71 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
RO
Original language
Country
Switzerland
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RO
Production Companies
- Willona Prod
- Iconoclastic Features
- Western Transylvania Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Absent about?
For over a hundred years, Mărculești was a vibrant Jewish agricultural and mercantile community in Bessarabia (now present-day Moldova). In July 1941, the village was the site of an unimaginable ...
Who directed Absent?
Absent was directed by Matthew Mishory.
How long is Absent?
Absent has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).
When was Absent released?
Absent was released on November 10, 2015 in theaters.