Ponette

1996 1h 37m FR

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7.4

SOLID

★7.4TMDB · 59

Drama

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jacques Doillon
Writers: Jacques Doillon
Languages: French
Countries: France

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1 / 7

ERA

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30 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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2 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jacques Doillon, shot by Caroline Champetier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Philippe Sarde. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Jacqueline Lecompte shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Victoire Thivisol and Matiaz Bureau Caton and Delphine Schiltz carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0117359 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 59 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Jacques Doillon directs. Caroline Champetier behind the camera. Philippe Sarde scores. Jacqueline Lecompte cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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130 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Jacques Doillon, shot by Caroline Champetier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Philippe Sarde. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Jacqueline Lecompte shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Victoire Thivisol and Matiaz Bureau Caton and Delphine Schiltz carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0117359 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 59 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.