The Hedgehog (2009)
Le Hérisson (original title)Reference View | Change View
- Unrated
- 1h 40min
- Drama
- 03 Jul 2009 (France)
- Movie
The life of a determined young girl is changed when she befriends her building's concierge, a solitary woman who is more than what she seems.
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Awards:
- 10 wins & 7 nominations.
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Cast
| Josiane Balasko | ... |
Renée Michel
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| Garance Le Guillermic | ... |
Paloma Josse
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| Togo Igawa | ... |
Kakuro Ozu
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| Anne Brochet | ... |
Solange Josse
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| Ariane Ascaride | ... |
Manuela Lopez
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| Wladimir Yordanoff | ... |
Paul Josse
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| Sarah Le Picard | ... |
Colombe Josse
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Jean-Luc Porraz | ... |
Jean-Pierre, le clochard
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Mona Heftre | ... |
Madame Meurisse
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| Gisèle Casadesus | ... |
Madame de Broglie
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Samuel Achache | ... |
Tibère
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Valérie Karsenti | ... |
La mère de Tibère
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| Stéphan Wojtowicz | ... |
Le père de Tibère
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Isabelle Sobelmann | ... |
Anna Arthens
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Jeanne Candel | ... |
La coiffeuse
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Chantal Banlier | ... |
Maria Malavoin
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Miyako Ribola | ... |
Yoko
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Nao Inazawa | ... |
Cuisinier Japonais
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Jérémie | ... |
Léon
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Directed by
| Mona Achache | ||
Written by
| Mona Achache | ... | (screenplay) |
| Muriel Barbery | ... | (novel "L'élégance du hérisson") |
Produced by
| Mark Lombardo | ... | producer |
| Anne-Dominique Toussaint | ... | producer |
Music by
| Gabriel Yared | ||
Cinematography by
| Patrick Blossier | ||
Editing by
| Julia Grégory | ... | (as Julia Gregory) |
Editorial Department
| Thierry Beaumel | ... | post-production technical director |
| Ornella Del-Vecchio | ... | digital conformation |
| Sophia Del-Vecchio | ... | digital conformation |
| Emmanuel Le Ridant | ... | telecine dailies colorist |
| Géraldine Rétif | ... | assistant editor |
| Raymond Terrentin | ... | colorist |
| Helena Thuillier | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Michael Laguens | ||
Production Design by
| Yves Brover-Rabinovici | ... | (as Yves Brover) |
Art Direction by
| Patrick Schmitt | ||
Set Decoration by
| Thierry Rouxel | ||
Costume Design by
| Catherine Bouchard | ||
Makeup Department
| Cédric Chami | ... | hair designer |
| Elisa Costa | ... | makeup artist |
| Didier Lavergne | ... | makeup designer |
| Julio Parodi | ... | hair stylist |
| Dorothée Soual | ... | wig maker |
Production Management
| Matthieu Bled | ... | post-production manager |
| Gaël Deledicq | ... | unit production manager |
| Léa Mecattaf | ... | assistant unit manager |
| Pascal Ralite | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Fabrice Camoin | ... | first assistant director |
| Julie Duhayot | ... | second assistant director |
| Florent Sauze | ... | third assistant director |
Art Department
| Lionel Callari | ... | property master |
| Sébastien Chauvat | ... | carpenter |
| Caroline Descubes | ... | assistant art director |
| Pascal Le Guellec | ... | assistant art director (as Pascal Leguellec) |
| Thomas Morange | ... | painter |
| Najib Sobhi | ... | patina painter |
Sound Department
| Boris Chapelle | ... | foley editor |
| Jean-Pierre Duret | ... | sound recordist |
| Guillaume Leriche | ... | adr & foley engineer |
| Edouard Morin | ... | sound editor |
| Arnaud Rolland | ... | sound editor |
Visual Effects by
| Malica Benjemia | ... | visual effects producer |
| Kevin Berger | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Berengere Dominguez | ... | visual effects coordinator |
| Mathilde Germi | ... | digital compositor |
| Christian Guillon | ... | visual effects producer |
| Audrey Kleinclaus | ... | visual effects producer: L'EST |
| Benjamin Lenfant | ... | digital artist |
| Jérôme Martinez | ... | modeling lighting artist |
| Bruno Sommier | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Vincent Venchiarutti | ... | lead digital compositor |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Anne Angèle Bertoli | ... | third assistant camera / video assistant |
| Eric Blanckaert | ... | first assistant camera |
| Thomas Brémond | ... | photographer |
| Maéva Drecq | ... | second assistant camera |
| Valentin Monge | ... | steadicam operator |
Animation Department
| David Lapierre | ... | animator |
Casting Department
| Sophie Blanvillain | ... | casting |
| Amélie Covillard | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Laurence Esnault | ... | assistant costume designer |
Location Management
| Florence Gatineau-Saillant | ... | location scouting |
| Pierre Tafani | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Jean-Pierre Arquié | ... | music supervisor (as Jean-Pierre Arquie) |
| Mark Berrow | ... | musician: violin |
| Thomas Bowes | ... | orchestra leader + solos |
| Peter Cobbin | ... | score engineer / score mixer |
| Lewis Jones | ... | pro tools recordist |
| Lewis Morison | ... | musician / synthesizer programmer |
| Marie Sabbah | ... | music supervisor |
| Kirsty Whalley | ... | synthesizer programmer |
| Warren Zielinski | ... | musician: violin |
Script and Continuity Department
| Rachel Corlet | ... | script supervisor (as Rachel Corlet-Soulier) |
Additional Crew
| Noemie Commissaire | ... | assistant unit manager |
| Laure Darie | ... | production secretary |
| Gail de Courcy-Ireland | ... | dialogue preparation |
| Ninon de la Hosseraye | ... | painter |
| Asako Furukata | ... | dialogue coach for Togo Igawa |
| Andrew P. Kirkham | ... | dvd producer [gb] |
| Sylvie Lalanne | ... | production accountant |
Production Companies
- Les Films des Tournelles
- Eagle Pictures (co-production)
- France 2 Cinéma (co-production)
- Pathé (co-production)
- Topaze Bleue (co-production)
Distributors
- Pathé Distribution (2009) (France) (theatrical)
- Cinéart (2010) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Eagle Pictures (2010) (Italy) (theatrical)
- NeoClassics Films (2011) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Senator Film (2010) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Studio S Entertainment (2010) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Tour de Force (2010) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Cathay-Keris Films (2012) (Singapore)
- Cinefile World (2011) (United Kingdom)
- Europa Filmes (2009) (Brazil)
- Feelgood Entertainment (2010) (Greece) (DVD)
- Film1 (2011) (Netherlands) (tv) (limited)
- Madman Entertainment (2009) (Australia)
- Madman Entertainment (2009) (New Zealand)
- Rai Movie (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- SP Films (2010) (Argentina)
- Seven Films (2009) (Greece)
- Tiglon (2009) (Turkey)
- Twin Pics (2010) (Netherlands) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Chainon Manquant, Le (Footage research & clearance)
- Film Music Services (composer's agency)
- Film Music Services (music supervision)
- Isobel Griffiths Limited (orchestra contractor)
- KO Creative (trailer)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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 Dubai International Film Festival |
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| Taglines | Let Life In. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Togo Igawa (Kakuro Ozu) learned his French lines in the movie phonetically. He does not speak French in real life. See more » |
| Goofs | When Paloma feeds the anti-depressant pill to the fish, the fish dies instantly. The fish would not die this fast. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Episode dated 24 June 2009 (2009). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Requiem en Ré mineur: Confutatis maledictis See more » |
| Quotes |
Paloma Josse:
Planning to die doesn't mean I let myself go like a rotten vegetable. What matters isn't the fact of dying or when you die. It's what you're doing at that precise moment. See more » |