The Hedgehog

2009

1h 40m

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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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Muriel Barbery(novel by)
Mona Achache(writer by)
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Josiane Balasko
Renée Michel
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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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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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Valérie Karsenti
Mother of Tibère
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Stéphan Wojtowicz
Father of Tibère
Isabelle Sobelmann
Anna Arthens
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Jeanne Candel
Hairdresser
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Chantal Banlier
Maria Malavoin
Nao Inazawa
Japanese cook

Directors

Writers

Muriel Barbery(novel by)
Mona Achache(writer by)

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Release date

July 1, 2009 (United States)

Country of origin

France

Languages

Japanese
French

Production companies

Eagle Pictures
Les Films des Tournelles

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