# Absent (2011)

> A young Argentine student turns an intense crush on his sports coach into a dangerous test of intimacy, desire, and ethical limits.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/62197

## Facts

- Runtime: 87 min
- Genres: Drama, Thriller
- Director: Marco Berger
- Cast: Carlos Echevarría, Javier De Pietro, Antonella Costa, Alejandro Barbero, Rocío Pavón, Luis Mango, Lautaro Machaca, Juan Alsina
- TMDB rating: 5.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1796406/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: tense, intimate, ambiguous, arthouse film night, queer cinema showcase

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