The Hedgehog

The Hedgehog (2009)

Le Hérisson

Let Life In.

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.

Date of release
2009-07-01
TMDB
7.2 / 10 (428)
Runtime
1h 40m
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Director
Mona Achache

Casting

  • Josiane Balasko — Renée Michel
  • Garance Le Guillermic — Paloma Josse
  • Togo Igawa — Kakuro Ozu
  • Anne Brochet — Solange Josse
  • Ariane Ascaride — Manuela Lopez
  • Wladimir Yordanoff — Paul Josse
  • Sarah Le Picard — Colombe Josse
  • Jean-Luc Porraz — Jean-Pierre, tramp
  • Mona Heftre — Mrs. Meurisse
  • Gisèle Casadesus — Mrs. de Broglie
  • Samuel Achache — Tibère
  • Valérie Karsenti — Mother of Tibère

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