Absent Present
Benji was brought from Namibia to the GDR in 1979 as a young child and sent back in 1990 after German reunification. Levi got to know him there in 1991. Two years later, he hitchhiked back to Europe disguised as a tourist. But "in this film there is no main character. Benji, who should have been it, has disappeared," it is stated at the beginning of the movie. On her search for traces, Levi associatively links the story of the refugee with the stories of flight of those she meets underway. The journey leads from Germany to Namibia, to the Spanish mainland and the Canary Islands, all the way to Senegal. Without wanting to draw a geographical or political map, an essayistic documentary on the various forms of traveling emerges: vacation and migration, voluntary and forced return.
- Status
- Released
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- Language
- EN
Where to watch
All optionsAvailability for Germany. Provided by JustWatch through the TMDB API.
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Release dates
GermanyDE
- Theatrical1 Jan 2010
Frequently asked questions
- When was Absent Present released?
- Absent Present was released on 1 January 2010.
- Where can I watch Absent Present online?
- Absent Present is available on Sooner in DE. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for Absent Present?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Absent Present is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Absent Present?
- Absent Present holds a 0.0/10 audience score from 0 votes.
- Who directed Absent Present?
- Absent Present (2010) was directed by Angelika Levi.
- How long is Absent Present?
- Absent Present runs for 1h 25m.
