The Hedgehog
2009 · 100 MIN · IMDB 7.3 · 9,947 VOTES · DIR. Mona Achache
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.
Dialogue Timeline — 908 lines
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00:01:13 My name is Paloma.
00:03:33 Why do you hide, Paloma?
00:07:20 Paloma, don't stay here, please. Go home.
00:12:37 and it's all over. Can you imagine?
00:15:30 Minister about to fall victim to a cabinet reshuffle.
00:19:07 Tuesday, June 5th.
00:22:06 Why did I...
00:25:42 To get back to words...
00:27:38 The female is Kitty but I forget the male's name.
00:30:20 "Madam, in tribute to your cat.
00:34:53 - It's only dinner. - I know.
00:38:21 (Paloma Josse, notes of math)
00:44:01 Maybe you're turning the lock the wrong way.
00:46:14 Do you want some?
00:49:27 Yes.
00:52:59 Tell me what happened to Hubert!
00:55:01 Can I come back?
00:57:37 Anyway, she'd like to come to your lodge now and then.
01:00:07 I've never studied
01:06:24 She was my wife.
01:09:31 If you want.
01:16:11 - You look wonderful! - Thank you.
01:23:40 But I'm thinking of Manuela.
01:28:57 You were ready to love.
Cast & Characters
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, le clochard
Mona Heftre
Madame Meurisse
Gisèle Casadesus
Madame de Broglie
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed908
Dialogue density9.1 lines / min
First line00:01:13
Final line01:28:57
Production Record
DirectorMona Achache
LanguageFrench
IMDb votes9,947