L'Absence

For the 1992 film, see The Absence (1992 film). For the 2009 French film, see Blank (2009 film).

L'Absence is a 2009 film.

L'Absence
Directed by	Mama Kéïta
Screenplay by	Mama Kéïta
Produced by	Kinterfin
Starring	William Nadylam, Ibrahima Mbaye, Mouss Diouf, Mame Ndoumé Diop, Jackie Tavernier
Cinematography	Remi Mazet
Edited by	Miriame Chamekh
Music by	Mathieur Normant
Release date	2009 (2009)
Running time	82 minutes
Countries	France Senegal

Synopsis

After doing brilliantly in his studies and a 15-year absence, Adama, a young polytechnician, rushes back to Senegal, his home country, when he receives a telegram saying his grandmother is very ill. His brief stay will revive a family drama seemingly forgotten. The film reflects director Mama Keïta's experience with African students who study abroad and are content to be spectators of the poverty and violence in Africa.

Awards

• Fespaco 2009

References

• African Film Festival of Cordoba-FCAT (license CC BY-SA-3.0)
• L'Absence at IMDb