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Ponette (1996)

Directed by Jacques Doillon

Overview

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.

Length 97 minutes

Actors

Delphine Schiltz | Victoire Thivisol | Matiaz Bureau Caton | Léopoldine Serre | Marie Trintignant | Xavier Beauvois | Claire Nebout | Luckie Royer | Carla Ibled | Aurélie Vérillon | Henri Berthon | Antoine du Merle | Marianne Favre | Hadrien Bouvier | Benjamin Charles | Luna Ragheb