Ponette
1996, Film, 97 min, Drama, French, France, MoviePedia score 70
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.
Directed by Jacques Doillon
Cast
- Victoire Thivisol as Ponette
- Delphine Schiltz as Delphine
- Matiaz Bureau Caton as Matiaz
- Léopoldine Serre as Ada
- Marie Trintignant as La mère
- Xavier Beauvois as Le père
- Claire Nebout as La tante
- Aurélie Vérillon as Aurélie
- Henri Berthon as L'Instituteur
- Carla Ibled as Carla
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