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Let Life In. - The Hedgehog
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Title: The Hedgehog

Release Date: 1 Jul 2009

Runtime: 1h 40m

Genre: Comedy, Drama

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

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

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.2 (392 votes)

Cast

  • Renée Michel: Josiane Balasko
  • Paloma Josse: Garance Le Guillermic
  • Kakuro Ozu: Togo Igawa
  • Solange Josse: Anne Brochet
  • Manuela Lopez: Ariane Ascaride
  • Paul Josse: Wladimir Yordanoff
  • Colombe Josse: Sarah Le Picard
  • Jean-Pierre, tramp: Jean-Luc Porraz
  • Mrs. Meurisse: Mona Heftre
  • Mrs. de Broglie: Gisèle Casadesus
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