The Hedgehog
2009Paloma 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.
Acted in
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