The Principal

Oct 30, 2003

1h 35m

★ 6.1

Overview

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.

Genres

Comedy

Family

TV Movie

Production Companies

Image & Compagnie

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Cast

François Ragueneau

Jean-Marie Bigard

Claire

Laure Killing

Gabrielle

Anne Caillon

Lucie

Manon Gaurin

Laplanche

Pascal Elso

Michèle Balint

Marina Tomé

Gaspard

Michel Scotto di Carlo

Chantal

Maryline Even

Kevin

Arthur Moncla

Laura

Mélanie Sitbon

Isabelle

Valérie Maës

M. Bordier

Vincent Solignac

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