Ponette
Synopsis
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.
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Ponette (1996) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-09-14
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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
Marianne Favre
Marianne
Hadrien Bouvier
Extra
Benjamin Charles
Anthony (as Benjamin Lemaire)
Luna Ragheb
Ponette (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Doillon
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Doillon
- Original Score
- Philippe Sarde
- Original Title
- Ponette
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Le Studio Canal+, Les Films Alain Sarde, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Doillon
Jacques Doillon
Philippe Sarde
Caroline Champetier
Jacqueline Lecompte
Christine Gozlan, Alain Sarde
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Doillon
Director
Jacques Doillon
Writer
Alain Sarde
Producer
Caroline Champetier
Director of Photography
Philippe Sarde
Original Music Composer
Henri Berthon
Production Design
Jacqueline Lecompte
Editor
Astrid Traissac
Costume Design
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BD Release: 1996-2000
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ponette
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What is Ponette about?
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.
Who directed Ponette?
Ponette was directed by Jacques Doillon.
Who stars in Ponette?
The principal cast of Ponette includes Victoire Thivisol, Matiaz Bureau Caton, Delphine Schiltz, Léopoldine Serre, Luckie Royer.
When was Ponette released and how long is it?
Ponette was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Ponette?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ponette was composed by Philippe Sarde.