Faites comme si je n'étais pas là (2000)

User Rating:

7.2/10   

Director:

Olivier Jahan

Writers:

Olivier Jahan (writer)
Michel C. Pouzol (writer)

Release Date:

17 January 2001 (France)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

Eric is a lonely voyeur who is thrilled when a strange couple, Fabienne and Tom, move in next door. Will Eric stop being a mere spectator at last? |

Plot Keywords:

Voyeurism | Gay Kiss | Ménage À Trois | Gay Interest

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Jérémie Renier	...	Eric
Aurore Clément	...	Hélène
Johan Leysen	...	René
Sami Bouajila	...	Tom
Alexia Stresi	...	Fabienne
Nathalie Richard	...	Carole
Pierre Berriau	...	Simon
Emma de Caunes	...	Marie
Ouassini Embarek	...	Karim
Florence Masure	...	Miss Chanvert
Bouli Lanners	...	The doctor
Michel Dubois	...	Corson
Catherine Davenier	...	Christelle Corson
Léo Aguilar	...	Loïc
Cédric Chevalme	...	Marek

Also Known As:

Pretend I'm Not Here (International: English title)

Runtime:

101 min

Country:

France

Language:

French

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

France:U

Filming Locations:

Place des Terrreaux, Lyon, Rhône, Rhône-Alpes, France

Company:

Bianca Film

Movie Connections:

Features Exotica (1994)

Catharsis - French Style

There is great satisfaction in watching the process of emotional healing. It's one that makes hope a possibility. That process is delineated in a particularly French fashion in this small, powerful film. With no illusion, no glamour, it's a character driven piece centering on Jeremie Renier's utterly convincing performance.

From confused, hurt adolescent, he undergoes a cathartic experience preparing him for early manhood and the ensuing possibility of love.

Strong performances all around make this movie a satisfying and moving experience.