Paloma is a serious, but deeply bored 11-year old, who has decided to kill herself on her twelfth birthday. Fascinated by art and philosophy, she questions and documents her life and immediate circle, drawing trenchant and often hilarious observations on the world around her.
But as her appointment with death approaches, Paloma finally meets some kindred spirits, in her building's grumpy concierge, and an enigmatic, elegant neighbor, both of whom inspire Paloma to question her rather pessimistic outlook on life. Read more …
A must see for book groups.
Highbrow nods (Ozu, Tolstoy) add preciousness, but this tale of unexpected emotional connections is charmingly acted and surprisingly moving.
Some acute performances do justice to the novel in a quirky adaptation of the novel. Balasko steals the show as the prickly concierge with the warmer side.
Tender yet prickly, this is a modest pleasure.
It is unusual, but not odd, full of nice detail but not overly quirky, with a sly script that pokes fun at the pretentiousness of film-making.
It's an affecting, watchable tale.
Without a hint of pretension, it's a prickly yet tender piece about learning to find happiness again.
Gentle...charming.
Paloma’s precocity might rankle at times, but overall Achache’s film is a quietly moving, memorable one.
It's a brisk, touching comedy with a deliberately shocking climax.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
Cameo, Edinburgh from Friday October 14, 2011, until Thursday October 20, 2011. 1.15pm. More info: http://www.picturehouses.co.uk/
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