Absent (2020)
Unable to afford proper menstrual products, Chloe is constantly faced with anxiety and humiliation; this is not the first time this has happened and it won’t be the last. 'Absent' is based on multiple true stories and made in association with Freedom4girls. It aims to raise awareness around period poverty in the UK.
Director: Libby Burke Wilde
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 5 min
Release Date: September 11, 2020
Cast
- Imogen King - Chloe
- Lucy Thackeray - Mum
- Kaine Zajaz - Josh
Screenplay
Music: Mike MacLennan
Cinematography: Molly Manning Walker
Editing: Sarah Peczek
Production: Dog Eat Dog
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
menstruation, poverty, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Absent about?
- Unable to afford proper menstrual products, Chloe is constantly faced with anxiety and humiliation; this is not the first time this has happened and it won’t be the last. 'Absent' is based on multiple true stories and made in association with Freedom4girls. It aims to raise awareness around period poverty in the UK.
- Who directed Absent?
- Absent was directed by Libby Burke Wilde.
- Who stars in Absent?
- Absent stars Imogen King, Lucy Thackeray, Kaine Zajaz.
- How long is Absent?
- Absent has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
- What genre is Absent?
- Absent is a Drama film.
- Where was Absent produced?
- Absent was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Absent?
- The themes of Absent include: Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection.