The Principal
The Principal

Movie·2003·1h 35m

The Principal

Directed By

Patrick Volson

Country

France

Language

French

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// overview

The Story

Original title: Le Dirlo: Lucie

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.

Written By

Vincent Solignac

Producer

Serge Moati, Isabelle Degeorges

Cinematography

Jonny Semeco

Themes

dramedy

Production House

Image & Compagnie

Audience Score

63%

9 votes

Skip12%
Timepass29%
Go for it37%
Perfection22%

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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

Laura

Valérie Maës

Valérie Maës

Isabelle

Vincent Solignac

Vincent Solignac

M. Bordier

Sandrine Rigaux

Sandrine Rigaux

Aude

Charles Schmitt

Tanguy

Alexandre Deyna

Aurélien

Barbara Chavy

Gaëlle Loizic

// crew

Crew

Jonny Semeco

Director of Photography

Patrick Volson

Director

Vincent Solignac

Vincent Solignac

Writer

Serge Moati

Serge Moati

Producer

Isabelle Degeorges

Producer

Jean-Pierre Dusséaux

Executive Producer

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