Le hérisson

"Let Life In."

Jul 3 2009 Unrated 1h 40m
Drama

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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Plot

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 concierge and an enigmatic, elegant neighbor, both of whom inspire Paloma to question her rather pessimistic outlook on life.

Written by

Mona Achache, Muriel Barbery

Directed by

Mona Achache

Cast

Josiane Balasko, Garance Le Guillermic, Togo Igawa

Crew

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Production Countries

France, Italy

Production Companies

Eagle Pictures, France 2 Cinéma, Pathé, Topaze Bleue, Les Films des Tournelles

Languages

Français

Awards

10 wins & 6 nominations

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# of Votes
10,156
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
64
Popularity
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