The Hedgehog
“Let Life In.”
Cast
Josiane Balasko Garance Le Guillermic 
Togo Igawa 
Anne Brochet 
Ariane Ascaride 
Wladimir Yordanoff
Credits
Written by: 
Mona Achache
Plot
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.
Sinekatalog’s take
The Hedgehog (2009) is a French comedy directed by Mona Achache. It won the Silver Pyramid at the Cairo International Film Festival in 2009. It stars Josiane Balasko, Garance Le Guillermic and Togo Igawa. It runs 100 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.3 / 10 (10,291 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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