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Pretend I’m Not Here (2001): Cast

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Pretend I’m Not Here is a 2001 drama directed by Olivier Jahan, starring Jérémie Renier as Eric, Nathalie Richard and Aurore Clément. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.

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Pretend I’m Not Here (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Director
Olivier Jahan
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Pretend I’m Not Here About?

The premise of Pretend I’m Not Here without spoilers.

Eric, a student, watches the people across the street from his bedroom window, recording their lives, slipping anonymous notes and exposing private moments. When the neighbors uncover his identity and draw him into their world, he must decide whether the contact will free him from isolation or cement his belief that he will remain an outsider.

Pretend I’m Not Here Themes & Keywords

· 30 tags
  • female nudity
  • voyeur
  • female topless nudity
  • female frontal nudity
  • male rear nudity
  • bisexuality
  • bisexual
  • father son relationship
  • mother son relationship
  • overhearing sex
  • binoculars
  • gay
+18 more
  • gay kiss
  • voyeurism
  • death of father
  • high school
  • high school boy
  • stepfather stepson relationship
  • son gives his mother a massage
  • introverted boy
  • stepson hates stepfather
  • threesome
  • voyeuring by binoculars
  • one female two males throuple
  • urination
  • sex
  • loneliness
  • cemetery
  • neighborhood
  • neighbor neighbor relationship
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Cast & crew

Pretend I’m Not Here Cast & Characters

Jérémie Renier leads the cast as Eric, with Nathalie Richard as Carole and Aurore Clément as Hélène. Directed by Olivier Jahan; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Pretend I’m Not Here

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From the director

More from Olivier Jahan

One more film directed by Olivier Jahan: Claire Andrieux.

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Pretend I’m Not Here Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “我偷窥所以我存在” and “Finge que no estoy aquí”.

Also known as
  • 我偷窥所以我存在
  • Finge que no estoy aquí
  • Udawaj, że mnie tu nie ma

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FAQ

Pretend I’m Not Here FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Pretend I’m Not Here, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Pretend I’m Not Here?

Pretend I’m Not Here runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was Pretend I’m Not Here released?

Pretend I’m Not Here was released on January 17, 2001.

Who directed Pretend I’m Not Here?

Pretend I’m Not Here was directed by Olivier Jahan.

More films by Olivier Jahan

Who is in the cast of Pretend I’m Not Here?

Pretend I’m Not Here stars Jérémie Renier as Eric, Nathalie Richard as Carole and Aurore Clément as Hélène, among 10 credited actors.

Does Pretend I’m Not Here have a post-credit scene?

No. Pretend I’m Not Here has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Pretend I’m Not Here in?

The original language of Pretend I’m Not Here is French.

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