Repeated Absences with Ira Sachs and Ben Whishaw

In episode 155 Sam is joined by filmmaker Ira Sachs and actor Ben Whishaw. Their new movie, Peter Hujar's Day, also starring Rebecca Hall, in is UK cinemas from 2 Jan 2026. 

Ira and Ben have chosen Repeated Absences [Absences répétées] (78 mins).  Written and directed by Guy Gilles, the 1972 film stars Patrick Jouané, Danièle Delorme, Yves Robert, and Nathalie Delon. 

Sam, Ira and Ben discuss Ben and Ira's ongoing collaboration, discovering Linda Rosenkrantz's book on Peter Hujar, and the underseen work of Guy Gilles. 

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Hosted and produced by Sam Clements. Edited and produced by Louise Owen. Guest stars Ira Sachs and Ben Whishaw. Additional editing and sound mixing by @lukemakestweets. Music by Martin Austwick. Artwork by Sam Gilbey. We are a proud member of the Stripped Media Network.