# The Hedgehog (2009)

> A philosophically restless Parisian girl finds unexpected kinship with two adults whose hidden inner lives complicate her decision to die.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/11851

## Facts

- Runtime: 100 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Mona Achache
- Cast: Josiane Balasko, Garance Le Guillermic, Togo Igawa, Anne Brochet, Ariane Ascaride, Wladimir Yordanoff, Sarah Le Picard, Jean-Luc Porraz
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1442519/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, wistful, melancholic, quiet evening, book club viewing

## Synopsis

A young girl contemplates life and death while discovering unexpected friendships in her Parisian apartment.

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