28 Sep 2005
The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio
A Midwestern housewife supports her large family by entering contests for ad slogans sponsored by consumer product companies, while dealing with abuse from her alcoholic husband. Based on a true story.
The Hedgehog
Let Life In.
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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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, tramp
Mona Heftre Mrs. Meurisse
Gisèle Casadesus Mrs. de Broglie
Samuel Achache Tibère
Valérie Karsenti Mother of Tibère
Stéphan Wojtowicz Father of Tibère
Isabelle Sobelmann Anna Arthens
Jeanne Candel Hairdresser
Chantal Banlier Maria Malavoin
Miyako Ribola Yoko
Nao Inazawa Japanese cook
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