Ponette
- Drama
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 is a 1996 French drama film that explores grief and loss through the eyes of a 4-year-old girl coping with her mother's death following a car accident. Directed by Jacques Doillon, the film sensitively portrays a child's struggle to understand death, religious faith, and emotional pain while navigating life with a broken arm and a fractured family. This critically acclaimed drama remains available for streaming and home viewing.
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Streaming availability in United States
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Available in: Belgium · Switzerland · France · South Korea
Ponette is streaming in another region
Available to stream in South Korea— but not in United States.
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In cinemas
Theatrical release in United States
No date confirmed for United States yet · Earliest worldwide: Festival / premiere in Canada
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Digital purchase & rental in United States
Not available to rent or buy in United States yet. Available to rent or buy in: Belgium · Switzerland · France
Where to watch Ponette by country
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Victoire ThivisolPonette- Matiaz Bureau CatonMatiaz
- Delphine SchiltzDelphine
Léopoldine SerreAda- Luckie RoyerLuce
- Carla IbledCarla
Antoine du MerleAntoine
Marie TrintignantLa Mère
Claire NeboutLa Tante
Aurélie VérillonAurélie
Xavier BeauvoisLe Père- Henri BerthonL'Instituteur
- Marianne FavreMarianne
- Hadrien BouvierExtra
- Benjamin CharlesAnthony (as Benjamin Lemaire)
Trailer
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Ponette — frequently asked
When was Ponette released?
Ponette was released on September 25, 1996.
What is Ponette about?
The film follows 4-year-old Ponette as she grieves her mother's death in a car accident and struggles to understand loss, faith, and the cruelty of her peers while recovering from a broken arm.
Who directed Ponette?
Ponette was directed by Jacques Doillon, a French filmmaker known for intimate character studies.
Where can I watch Ponette?
As a 1996 film, Ponette is available through various streaming platforms, digital rentals, and home video releases; check your local streaming services for current availability.
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