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The Hedgehog(2009)
Status: Released
Date: 2009-07-01
72%
397 Votes
Time: 1h 40m
Let Life In.
Overview:
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.
Languages: Japanese, French.
Countries:
France,
Italy
ProductionCompanies: 
Topaze Bleue
Movie: The Hedgehog
Top 10 Billed 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
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