Ponette

Ponette (1996) is a drama film directed by Jacques Doillon rated 7.4/10.

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