Ponette(1996)
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.
Ponette (1996) is a drama film directed by Jacques Doillon, released on September 25, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Victoire Thivisol, Matiaz Bureau Caton, Delphine Schiltz and Léopoldine Serre. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 59 ratings.
- Director:
- Jacques Doillon
- Writers:
- Jacques Doillon
- Producers:
- Alain Sarde
- Cinematographer:
- Caroline Champetier
- Composer:
- Philippe Sarde
- Production:
- Le Studio Canal+, Les Films Alain Sarde, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma
- Status:
- Released
Ponette (1996) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Ponette before you stream it.
Ponette Cast & Crew
Main cast
Victoire Thivisol
as Ponette
- Matiaz Bureau Caton
Matiaz Bureau Caton
as Matiaz
- Delphine Schiltz
Delphine Schiltz
as Delphine
Léopoldine Serre
as Ada
- Luckie Royer
Luckie Royer
as Luce
- Carla Ibled
Carla Ibled
as Carla
Antoine du Merle
as Antoine
Marie Trintignant
as La Mère
Claire Nebout
as La Tante
Aurélie Vérillon
as Aurélie
Xavier Beauvois
as Le Père
- Henri Berthon
Henri Berthon
as L'Instituteur
Key crew
Directed by Jacques Doillon, written by Jacques Doillon, produced by Alain Sarde.
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Ponette Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 59 ratings.
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Ponette – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ponette online?
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Ponette (1996) is currently available to rent or buy from LaCinetek, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Ponette?
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The main cast of Ponette (1996) includes Victoire Thivisol, Matiaz Bureau Caton, Delphine Schiltz, Léopoldine Serre and Luckie Royer. The film was directed by Jacques Doillon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ponette released?
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Ponette was released on September 25, 1996 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Ponette worth watching?
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Ponette (1996) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 59 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ponette?
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Yes. The official Ponette trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.