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The Hedgehog 2009 Directed by Mona Achache Le Hérisson

Let Life In.

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.

Country France
Production Countries France , Italy
Language French
Spoken Languages French , Japanese
Release Date 1 July 2009
100 mins
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Josiane Balasko Renée Michel
Togo Igawa Kakuro Ozu
Anne Brochet Solange Josse
Ariane Ascaride Manuela Lopez
Sarah Le Picard Colombe Josse
Jean-Luc Porraz Jean-Pierre, tramp
Mona Heftre Mrs. Meurisse
Gisèle Casadesus Mrs. de Broglie
Valérie Karsenti Mother of Tibère
Stéphan Wojtowicz Father of Tibère
Isabelle Sobelmann Anna Arthens
Jeanne Candel Hairdresser
Chantal Banlier Maria Malavoin
Nao Inazawa Japanese cook
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