The Hedgehog (2010)

  • NR
  • 05/28/2010 (US)
  • 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.

Muriel Barbery

Novel

Mona Achache

Director, Writer

Cast

Josiane Balasko's headshot

Josiane Balasko

Renée Michel
Garance Le Guillermic's headshot

Garance Le Guillermic

Paloma Josse
Togo Igawa's headshot

Togo Igawa

Kakuro Ozu
Anne Brochet's headshot

Anne Brochet

Solange Josse
Ariane Ascaride's headshot

Ariane Ascaride

Manuela Lopez
Wladimir Yordanoff's headshot

Wladimir Yordanoff

Paul Josse
Sarah Le Picard's headshot

Sarah Le Picard

Colombe Josse
Jean-Luc Porraz's headshot

Jean-Luc Porraz

Jean-Pierre, tramp

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