The Absence () is a Canadian drama film, directed by Brigitte Sauriol and released in 1976.Gerald Pratley, A Century of Canadian Cinema. Lynx Images, 2003. . p. 8. 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.Robert-Claude Bérubé, "Cinéma canadien". Séquences, Issue 88 (April 1977), p. 28–39.
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.
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