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The Hedgehog (2009)

Original title: Le Hérisson

2009-07-01 · 1h 40m · FR
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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.

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Mona AchacheDirector, Writer

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Josiane BalaskoJosiane BalaskoRenée MichelGarance Le GuillermicGarance Le GuillermicPaloma JosseTogo IgawaTogo IgawaKakuro OzuAnne BrochetAnne BrochetSolange JosseAriane AscarideAriane AscarideManuela LopezWladimir YordanoffWladimir YordanoffPaul JosseSarah Le PicardSarah Le PicardColombe JosseJean-Luc PorrazJean-Luc PorrazJean-Pierre, trampMona HeftreMona HeftreMrs. MeurisseGisèle CasadesusGisèle CasadesusMrs. de BroglieSamuel AchacheSamuel AchacheTibèreValérie KarsentiValérie KarsentiMother of Tibère

Keywords

Woman directorChildParisianDancing in the streetGoldfishSuicidal thoughtsDeath of neighborParisian girlBookcaseDistinguished gentlemanInsightful

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Genre affinityComedy · DramaTheme affinityWoman Director · Child · ParisianDialogue densityComedy · DramaDirector preference486664Actor preference22097 · 298555 · 184925Country preferenceFr

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What is The Hedgehog about?

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.

How long is The Hedgehog?

The Hedgehog has a runtime of 100 minutes.

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