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The Hedgehog

    Comedy
    Drama
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Jul 1, 2009
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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.

Details

  • Directors
  • Vote Average
    7.3
  • Vote Count
    386
  • Popularity
    17
  • Language
    Français
  • Origin Country
    FR

Cast

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Josiane Balasko
Renée Michel
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Garance Le Guillermic
Paloma Josse
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Togo Igawa
Kakuro Ozu
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Anne Brochet
Solange Josse
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Ariane Ascaride
Manuela Lopez
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Wladimir Yordanoff
Paul Josse
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Sarah Le Picard
Colombe Josse
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Jean-Luc Porraz
Jean-Pierre, tramp
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Mona Heftre
Mrs. Meurisse
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Gisèle Casadesus
Mrs. de Broglie
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Samuel Achache
Tibère
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Valérie Karsenti
Mother of Tibère
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Stéphan Wojtowicz
Father of Tibère
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Isabelle Sobelmann
Anna Arthens
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Jeanne Candel
Hairdresser
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Chantal Banlier
Maria Malavoin
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Miyako Ribola
Yoko
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Nao Inazawa
Japanese cook

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