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The Principal

6.3/10
TMDB9 votes
Original: 95 min

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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About The Principal

The Principal (2003) is a film in the comedy, family, tv movie genres. Directed by . The cast includes Jean-Marie Bigard, Laure Killing, Anne Caillon, Manon Gaurin.

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Original language
Runtime
95 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
France
Production companies
Image & Compagnie
Writers
Vincent Solignac

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What is The Principal about?

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.

Who stars in The Principal?

Jean-Marie Bigard, Laure Killing, Anne Caillon, Manon Gaurin, Pascal Elso, Marina Tomé. See the cast cards above for character names.

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