The Hedgehog

The Hedgehog (2009)

12
02/09/2011 (GB)
Comedy, Drama
1h 40m

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.

  • Mona AchacheDirector, Writer
  • Original Title

    Le Hérisson

  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    French

Keywords

  • goldfish
  • death of neighbor
  • bookcase
  • parisian
  • distinguished gentleman
  • insightful
  • suicidal thoughts
  • dancing in the street
  • woman director
  • kids

Top Billed Cast

Josiane Balasko

Josiane Balasko

Renée Michel

Garance Le Guillermic

Garance Le Guillermic

Paloma Josse

Togo Igawa

Togo Igawa

Kakuro Ozu

Anne Brochet

Anne Brochet

Solange Josse

Ariane Ascaride

Ariane Ascaride

Manuela Lopez

Wladimir Yordanoff

Wladimir Yordanoff

Paul Josse

Sarah Le Picard

Sarah Le Picard

Colombe Josse

Jean-Luc Porraz

Jean-Luc Porraz

Jean-Pierre, tramp

Mona Heftre

Mona Heftre

Mrs. Meurisse

Gisèle Casadesus

Gisèle Casadesus

Mrs. de Broglie

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