Movie·2009·1h 40m
The Hedgehog
Let Life In.
Country
France
Language
Japanese
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// overview
The Story
Original title: Le Hérisson
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.
Producer
Mark Lombardo, Anne-Dominique Toussaint
Cinematography
Patrick Blossier
Music
Gabriel Yared
Editor
Julia Grégory
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
418 votes
// cast
Cast
Josiane Balasko
Renée Michel
Garance Le Guillermic
Paloma Josse
Togo Igawa
Kakuro Ozu
Anne Brochet
Solange Josse
Ariane Ascaride
Manuela Lopez
Wladimir Yordanoff
Paul Josse
Sarah Le Picard
Colombe Josse
Jean-Luc Porraz
Jean-Pierre, tramp
Mona Heftre
Mrs. Meurisse
Gisèle Casadesus
Mrs. de Broglie
Samuel Achache
Tibère
Valérie Karsenti
Mother of Tibère
Stéphan Wojtowicz
Father of Tibère
Isabelle Sobelmann
Anna Arthens
Jeanne Candel
Hairdresser
Chantal Banlier
Maria Malavoin
Miyako Ribola
Yoko
Nao Inazawa
Japanese cook
// crew
Crew
Mona Achache
Director, Writer
Mark Lombardo
Producer
Anne-Dominique Toussaint
Producer
Gabriel Yared
Original Music Composer
Julia Grégory
Editor
Patrick Blossier
Director of Photography
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