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The Hedgehog

The Hedgehog

Let Life In.

20097.21h 40m

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.

Directed by Mona Achache
Written by Muriel Barbery, Mona Achache
Produced by Mark Lombardo, Anne-Dominique Toussaint
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Top 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

Themes & Keywords

goldfishdeath of neighborbookcaseparisiandistinguished gentlemaninsightfulsuicidal thoughtsdancing in the streetwoman directorkids

About The Hedgehog

The Hedgehog is a comedy, drama film released in 2009 exploring themes of goldfish, death of neighbor, bookcase, parisian, distinguished gentleman, insightful. Directed by Mona Achache, it stars Josiane Balasko, Garance Le Guillermic, Togo Igawa. 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.

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