Ponette

1996·97'

Jacques Doillon

Drama

French

Letterboxd TMDB #38523

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.

Cast

Victoire Thivisol Ponette

Matiaz Bureau Caton Matiaz

Delphine Schiltz Delphine Léopoldine Serre Ada

Luckie Royer Luce

Carla Ibled Carla Antoine du Merle Antoine Marie Trintignant La Mère Claire Nebout La Tante Aurélie Vérillon Aurélie Xavier Beauvois Le Père

Henri Berthon L'Instituteur