Ponette

Ponette (1996)

  • 91% of critics liked it
    (22 reviews)

  • 88% of users liked it
    (4,436 ratings)

A four-year-old girl must come to terms with the loss of her mother and the reality of death in this award-winning French drama. Little Ponette (Victoire Thivisol) is riding in a car with her mother when they're involved in a serious accident; Ponette survives, but her mother does not. Her… More

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Unrated,
Directed By
Written By
Jacques Doillon
Genres
Drama, Art House & International, Comedy
In Theaters
Sep 10, 1996 Wide
Wellspring Media Inc.

Critic Reviews

  • Jeffrey Overstreet, Looking Closer

    ... as powerful a film as has been made about the interior life of children.

  • Daniel Eagan, Film Journal International

    Outstanding study of troubled child

  • Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

    The kind of intimate drama that stops you in your tracks and leaves you marveling at the magnificence of the human soul.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Randy T


    I have no idea how Jacques Doillon managed to get such sincere performances out of 4 year old children (especially Victoire Thivisol) but Bravo Jacques, Bravo!

  • Robert C


    This movie is so beautiful and touching. the star (Victoire Thivisol) is an AMAZING actress, The performances (especially the children's) are so real and natural that it's almost like watching a documentary.

  • Rico Z


    A truly touching movie with brilliant acting by some of the most talented young actors I've ever seen. At the time this French film was produced, its protagonist was played by a 4-year old actress who carries this film on her small shoulders and carries it extremely well and… More

  • Dannielle A


    Victoire Thivisol gives such an amazing performance for such a young actress. I really loved the emotion protrayed in this film and the story was well-written. The director really brought it to life realistically I think... except for the end which went against everything in the… More

  • Brandon K


    Just be happy.

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