Poster for the movie The Hedgehog

The Hedgehog

2009 • 100 minutes
ComedyDrama

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.

Picture of Josiane Balasko

Josiane Balasko

Renée Michel

Picture of Garance Le Guillermic

Garance Le Guillermic

Paloma Josse

Picture of Togo Igawa

Togo Igawa

Kakuro Ozu

Picture of Anne Brochet

Anne Brochet

Solange Josse

Picture of Ariane Ascaride

Ariane Ascaride

Manuela Lopez

Picture of Wladimir Yordanoff

Wladimir Yordanoff

Paul Josse

Picture of Sarah Le Picard

Sarah Le Picard

Colombe Josse

Picture of Jean-Luc Porraz

Jean-Luc Porraz

Jean-Pierre, tramp

Picture of Mona Heftre

Mona Heftre

Mrs. Meurisse

Picture of Gisèle Casadesus

Gisèle Casadesus

Mrs. de Broglie

Picture of Samuel Achache

Samuel Achache

Tibère

Picture of Valérie Karsenti

Valérie Karsenti

Mother of Tibère

Picture of Stéphan Wojtowicz

Stéphan Wojtowicz

Father of Tibère

Picture of Isabelle Sobelmann

Isabelle Sobelmann

Anna Arthens

Picture of Jeanne Candel

Jeanne Candel

Hairdresser

Picture of Chantal Banlier

Chantal Banlier

Maria Malavoin

Picture of Miyako Ribola

Miyako Ribola

Yoko

Picture of Nao Inazawa

Nao Inazawa

Japanese cook