| L'absence | |
|---|---|
 French poster | |
| Directed by | Cyril de Gasperis |
| Written by | Cyril de Gasperis |
| Produced by | Cyril de Gasperis Jean-Christophe Soulageon |
| Starring | Liliane Rovère Cecile Coustillac Jocelyne Desverchère Jean-Baptiste Malartre |
| Cinematography | Sophie Cadet |
| Edited by | Alexandra Melot |
Release dates |
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Running time | 75 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
Blank is a 2009 French drama, written and directed by Cyril de Gasperis. Its original French title is L'absence.
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