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The Hedgehog

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The Hedgehog

Jul 1, 2009

1h 40m

★ 7.2

Let Life In.

Overview

Paloma is a serious and highly articulate but deeply bored 11-year-old who has decided to kill herself on her 12th birthday. Fascinated by art and philosophy, she questions and documents her life and immediate circle, drawing trenchant and often hilarious observations on the world around her. But as her appointment with death approaches, Paloma finally meets some kindred spirits in her building's grumpy janitor and an enigmatic, elegant neighbor, both of whom inspire Paloma to question her rather pessimistic outlook on life.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Production Companies

Eagle Pictures

Les Films des Tournelles

France 2 Cinéma

Pathé

Topaze Bleue

Cast

Josiane Balasko

Renée Michel

Josiane Balasko

Garance Le Guillermic

Paloma Josse

Garance Le Guillermic

Togo Igawa

Kakuro Ozu

Togo Igawa

Anne Brochet

Solange Josse

Anne Brochet

Ariane Ascaride

Manuela Lopez

Ariane Ascaride

Wladimir Yordanoff

Paul Josse

Wladimir Yordanoff

Sarah Le Picard

Colombe Josse

Sarah Le Picard

Jean-Luc Porraz

Jean-Pierre, tramp

Jean-Luc Porraz

Mona Heftre

Mrs. Meurisse

Mona Heftre

Gisèle Casadesus

Mrs. de Broglie

Gisèle Casadesus

Samuel Achache

Tibère

Samuel Achache

Valérie Karsenti

Mother of Tibère

Valérie Karsenti

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