Ponette (1996)
Ponette is a 1996 French-language drama movie directed by Jacques Doillon, with a running time of 1h 37m. It stars Victoire Thivisol, Matiaz Bureau Caton and Delphine Schiltz.
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 as Ponette
- Matiaz Bureau Caton as Matiaz
- Delphine Schiltz as Delphine
- Léopoldine Serre as Ada
- Luckie Royer as Luce
- Carla Ibled as Carla
- Antoine du Merle as Antoine
- Marie Trintignant as La Mère
- Claire Nebout as La Tante
- Aurélie Vérillon as Aurélie
- Xavier Beauvois as Le Père
- Henri Berthon as L'Instituteur