Ponette

After her mother is killed in an auto accident, a 4-year-old girl struggles to come to terms with the reality of her death, a struggle that becomes harder when her father sends the child away to live with relatives. Writer/director Jacques Doillon's emotional drama features an outstanding performance by young Victoire Thivisol in the title role. Delphine Schiltz, Matiaz Bureau Caton, Léopoldine Serre also star. 92 min. Standard; Soundtrack: French; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; theatrical trailer. In French with English subtitles.