
The Long Absence
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In this poignant French drama directed by Henri Colpi, a café owner named Thérèse, played by Alida Valli, believes she has found her long-lost husband in a homeless amnesiac, portrayed by Georges Wilson. As she attempts to rekindle their past, the film delicately explores themes of memory, identity, and the passage of time. Notably, this film was awarded the prestigious Palme d’Or at the 1961 Cannes Film Festival, sharing the honor with Luis Buñuel’s “Viridiana.” For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.
Duration:1h 34min
Views:22
Release:1961
Release Date:1961-05-17
Genre:Drama, Mystery, Palme d'Or winners
Director:Henri Colpi, Jasmine Chasney
Actors:Alida Valli, Amédée, Catherine Fonteney, Charles Blavette, Diane Lepvrier, Georges Wilson, Jacques Harden, Nane Germon, Paul Faivre, Philippe de Chérisey, Pierre Mirat
Awards:Nominated for 2 BAFTA 5 wins & 2 nominations total
TMDB:6.7
FilmAffinity:6.9
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