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It All Starts Today

It All Starts Today

19997.11h 57m

Overview

In a mining town which has been blighted by economic downturns, an elementary school headmaster struggles to obtain social services on behalf of his students.

Directed by Bertrand Tavernier
Written by Dominique Sampiero, Bertrand Tavernier, Tiffany Tavernier
Produced by Alain Sarde, Frédéric Bourboulon
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Top Cast

Maria Pitarresi

Maria Pitarresi

Valeria

Philippe Torreton

Philippe Torreton

Daniel Lefebvre

Nadia Kaci

Nadia Kaci

Samia Damouni

Véronique Ataly

Véronique Ataly

Madame Lienard

Nathalie Bécue

Nathalie Bécue

Cathy

Emmanuelle Bercot

Emmanuelle Bercot

Madame Tievot

Françoise Bette

Françoise Bette

Madame Delacourt

Christine Citti

Christine Citti

Madame Beaudoin

Christina Crevillén

Christina Crevillén

Sophie

Sylviane Goudal

Sylviane Goudal

Gloria

Themes & Keywords

teacher

About It All Starts Today

It All Starts Today is a drama film released in 1999 exploring themes of teacher. Directed by Bertrand Tavernier, it stars Maria Pitarresi, Philippe Torreton, Nadia Kaci. In a mining town which has been blighted by economic downturns, an elementary school headmaster struggles to obtain social services on behalf of his students.

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