Ponette (1996)
After losing her mother in a car accident that leaves her with a broken arm, 4-year-old Ponette struggles with anguish and fear. Left by her father with a caring aunt and her children, Ponette grieves, secretly hoping her mother will somehow come back. Confused by the religious explanations provided by adults, and challenged by the cruel taunts of a few children at school, little Ponette must make her way through her emotional turmoil.
- Date of release
- 1996-09-25
- TMDB
- 7.4 / 10 (59)
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Jacques Doillon
Casting
- Victoire Thivisol — Ponette
- Matiaz Bureau Caton — Matiaz
- Delphine Schiltz — Delphine
- Léopoldine Serre — Ada
- Luckie Royer — Luce
- Carla Ibled — Carla
- Antoine du Merle — Antoine
- Marie Trintignant — La Mère
- Claire Nebout — La Tante
- Aurélie Vérillon — Aurélie
- Xavier Beauvois — Le Père
- Henri Berthon — L'Instituteur
Interesting facts
Ponette is a 1996 French film directed by Jacques Doillon. The film centers on four-year-old Ponette, who is coming to terms with the death of her mother in a car crash.
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