The Absentee
Originally released in 1913. The Absentee is a drama film. directed by Albert Capellani. At just 36 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Henri Étiévant, Henri Rollan, and Jeanne Grumbach
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 2, 1913
112 years ago
Runtime
0h 36m
36 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
NL
Original language
Country
Netherlands
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- NL
Production Companies
- Pathé Frères
- Hollandsche Film
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ang...
Who directed The Absentee?
The Absentee was directed by Albert Capellani.
How long is The Absentee?
The Absentee has a runtime of 0 hours and 36 minutes (36 minutes total).
When was The Absentee released?
The Absentee was released on May 2, 1913 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Absentee?
The main cast of The Absentee includes Henri Étiévant, Henri Rollan, Jeanne Grumbach, Germaine Dermoz, Raymonde Dupré.