Absences 1987
Original title: Απουσίες
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Synopsis
A family story of incest, decadence and desolation. Greece, early twentieth century. A bourgeois family is on the verge of breaking up. The mother has abandoned the family, and the father, a retired officer, keeps his three daughters, as well as the illegitimate son of the oldest daughter, confined in the house. After his death, the three sisters live through their personal drama. The eldest, Eleni, imbued with the morals of the time and closely identifying with her father, tries to take his place. The middle one, Maria, representing rebellion, goes off with a captain of the sanitation service, while the youngest, Anna, skating on thin ice through all this, is completely destroyed.
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Mood and atmosphere
Experience the haunting echoes of a once-prosperous family's decline, set against the sun-drenched landscapes of early twentieth-century Greece. Absences immerses you in a world steeped in melancholy and nostalgia, where the weight of familial bonds and societal expectations create an atmosphere thick with tension and unspoken grief. The striking visuals evoke a sense of decay, as warm colors and intimate interiors reflect the fragile state of relationships. This film resonates with themes of identity and rebellion, inviting you to contemplate the complexities of love and loss. Perfect for quiet, introspective evenings, it beckons those seeking a poignant exploration of emotional landscapes and the shadows of familial ties amidst a backdrop of fading grandeur.
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