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The Principal
The Principal

The Principal

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

95 mins

Rating

6.1/10

Release Date

30 October 2003

Country

France

Cast

Jean-Marie Bigard

Jean-Marie Bigard

François Ragueneau

Laure Killing

Laure Killing

Claire

Anne Caillon

Anne Caillon

Gabrielle

Manon Gaurin

Manon Gaurin

Lucie

Pascal Elso

Pascal Elso

Laplanche

Marina Tomé

Marina Tomé

Michèle Balint

Michel Scotto di Carlo

Michel Scotto di Carlo

Gaspard

Maryline Even

Maryline Even

Chantal

Arthur Moncla

Arthur Moncla

Kevin

Mélanie Sitbon

Mélanie Sitbon

Laura

Valérie Maës

Valérie Maës

Isabelle

Vincent Solignac

Vincent Solignac

M. Bordier

Sandrine Rigaux

Sandrine Rigaux

Aude

Charles Schmitt

Charles Schmitt

Tanguy

Alexandre Deyna

Alexandre Deyna

Aurélien

Barbara Chavy

Barbara Chavy

Gaëlle Loizic

Gaëlle Loizic

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