The Hedgehog
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2009-07-01
Runtime: 100 mins
Director: Mona Achache
Writer: Mona Achache
Spoken language: 日本語, Français
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Original title: The Hedgehog
Production Companies: Eagle Pictures, Les Films des Tournelles, France 2 Cinéma, Pathé, Topaze Bleue
Production Countries: France, Italy
Cast
Josiane Balasko
Garance Le Guillermic
Togo Igawa
Anne Brochet
Ariane Ascaride
Wladimir Yordanoff
Sarah Le Picard
Jean-Luc Porraz
Mona Heftre
Gisèle Casadesus
Samuel Achache
Valérie Karsenti
Stéphan Wojtowicz
Isabelle Sobelmann
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