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Release Year2003
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Family, TV Movie
Votes9
DirectorPatrick Volson
WritersVincent Solignac
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Principal
About The Principal
François, director of a primary school, teaches third graders. It's a demanding position, leaving him little time for his private life. But he is committed. At the beginning of the school year, his daughter has come to stay with him. Laura is 14 and has arrived from Tahiti with her mother for the first time after his separation, shaking up his calm existence. In the school courtyard, behind the playful games and laughter of the kids, their cries mask problems they struggle with on a day to day basis. Francois is more than a teacher, he's a friend and a protector.
Directed by Patrick Volson, The Principal leans on a strong ensemble — Jean-Marie Bigard, Laure Killing, Anne Caillon — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2003.
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