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Places of Absence

202128mMovieDocumentary

The hands question what they can have in common with hands covered in cement, in mud, in dust, dressed in blue construction gloves and yellow cleaning gloves. Those hands that, instead of building houses, repeat images, stretch sounds, construct films.

DirectorMelanie Pereira

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Places of Absence — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Places of Absence?

Places of Absence is streaming on DocAlliance Films in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Places of Absence on Netflix?

No, Places of Absence is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on DocAlliance Films.

Is Places of Absence on Amazon Prime Video?

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