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Feature film — 1996

Ponette (1996)

7.41h 37mDrama

After losing her mother in a car accident that leaves her with a broken arm, 4-year-old Ponette struggles with anguish and fear. Left by her father with a caring aunt and her children, Ponette grieves, secretly hoping her mother will somehow come back. Confused by the religious explanations provided by adults, and challenged by the cruel taunts of a few children at school, little Ponette must make her way through her emotional turmoil.

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A high-signal pick with 59 votes.

Le Studio Canal+ / Les Films Alain Sarde / Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma

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Director: Jacques Doillon

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Cast & crew

Victoire Thivisol as Ponette

Victoire Thivisol

Ponette

M

Matiaz Bureau Caton

Matiaz

D

Delphine Schiltz

Delphine

Léopoldine Serre as Ada

Léopoldine Serre

Ada

L

Luckie Royer

Luce

C

Carla Ibled

Carla

Antoine du Merle as Antoine

Antoine du Merle

Antoine

Marie Trintignant as La Mère

Marie Trintignant

La Mère

Claire Nebout as La Tante

Claire Nebout

La Tante

Aurélie Vérillon as Aurélie

Aurélie Vérillon

Aurélie

Xavier Beauvois as Le Père

Xavier Beauvois

Le Père

H

Henri Berthon

L'Instituteur

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