Ponette
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
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 25, 1996
Runtime
1h 37m
Genres
Drama
User Score
76%
Original Title
Ponette
Production Companies
Les Films Alain Sarde, CNC, Canal+, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma
Director
Jacques Doillon
Description
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.
