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Star-Studded Cast Shines in WWII Drama 'Pretend I’m Not Here'

4/30/2025

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Matthew Broderick, Sally Hawkins, and Martin Freeman are set to captivate audiences in Simon Bird's poignant WWII film, "Pretend I’m Not Here." The gripping tale unfolds as a couple bravely shelters a Jewish salesman in Nazi-occupied Netherlands. With production kicking off later this year, the screenplay, penned by Lisa Owens, draws inspiration from Hans Keilson's powerful novella. Cornerstone will manage international sales.

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Story summary

Matthew Broderick, Sally Hawkins, and Martin Freeman are set to captivate audiences in Simon Bird's poignant WWII film, "Pretend I’m Not Here." The gripping tale unfolds as a couple bravely shelters a Jewish salesman in Nazi-occupied Netherlands. With production kicking off later this year, the screenplay, penned by Lisa Owens, draws inspiration from Hans Keilson's powerful novella. Cornerstone will manage international sales.