| The Absence | |
| Native Name: | |
| Director: | Brigitte Sauriol |
| Producer: | Bernard Lalonde Guy-Jude Côté |
| Starring: | Frédérique Collin Jean Gascon |
| Cinematography: | Daniel Fournier |
| Editing: | Louise Andrée Michaud |
| Studio: | ACPAV |
| Runtime: | 93 minutes |
| Country: | Canada |
| Language: | French |
The Absence (French: L'Absence) is a Canadian drama film, directed by Brigitte Sauriol and released in 1976.[1] The film stars Frédérique Collin as Louise, a successful photographer whose estranged father Paul (Jean Gascon) returns after an absence of 20 years, as he is suffering from a terminal illness and needs her help.[2]
The film's cast also includes Jocelyn Bérubé, Louisette Dussault, Guy Thauvette and Monique Mercure.
The film was screened at the inaugural 1976 Festival of Festivals.