The Hedgehog

The Hedgehog

100 mins | Drama, Comedy | July 1, 2009

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.

The Hedgehog

100 mins | Drama, Comedy | July 1, 2009

The Hedgehog
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.
IMDb rating 7.3
Producers France 2 Cinéma, Les Films des Tournelles, Pathé!, Eagle Pictures, Topaze Bleue
Original title Le Hérisson
Directors Fabrice Camoin, Mona Achache
Writers Muriel Barbery, Mona Achache

Cast

Josiane Balasko

as Renée Michel

Garance Le Guillermic

as Paloma Josse

Togo Igawa

as Kakuro Ozu

Anne Brochet

as Solange Josse

Ariane Ascaride

as Manuela Lopez

Wladimir Yordanoff

as Paul Josse

Sarah Le Picard

as Colombe Josse

Jean-Luc Porraz

as Jean-Pierre, tramp

Mona Heftre

as Mrs. Meurisse

Gisèle Casadesus

as Mrs. de Broglie

Samuel Achache

as Tibère

Valérie Karsenti

as Mother of Tibère

Stéphan Wojtowicz

as Father of Tibère

Isabelle Sobelmann

as Anna Arthens

Jeanne Candel

as Hairdresser

Chantal Banlier

as Maria Malavoin

Miyako Ribola

as Yoko

Nao Inazawa

as Japanese cook