It All Starts Today

1999 1h 57m FR

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7.1

SOLID

★7.1TMDB · 64

Drama

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Maria Pitarresi
Valeria
Philippe Torreton
Daniel Lefebvre
Nadia Kaci
Samia Damouni
Véronique Ataly
Madame Lienard
Nathalie Bécue
Cathy
Emmanuelle Bercot
Madame Tievot
Françoise Bette
Madame Delacourt
Christine Citti
Madame Beaudoin

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Bertrand Tavernier
Writers: Dominique Sampiero, Bertrand Tavernier, Tiffany Tavernier
Languages: French
Countries: France

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ERA

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27 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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2 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Bertrand Tavernier, shot by Alain Choquart. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Louis Sclavis. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Sophie Brunet shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Maria Pitarresi and Philippe Torreton and Nadia Kaci carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0186730 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 64 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Bertrand Tavernier directs. Alain Choquart behind the camera. Louis Sclavis scores. Sophie Brunet cuts. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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127 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Bertrand Tavernier, shot by Alain Choquart. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Louis Sclavis. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Sophie Brunet shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Maria Pitarresi and Philippe Torreton and Nadia Kaci carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0186730 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 64 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.