The Principal (2003)
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.
Director: Patrick Volson
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Jean-Marie Bigard as François Ragueneau |
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Laure Killing as Claire |
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Anne Caillon as Gabrielle |
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Manon Gaurin as Lucie |
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Pascal Elso as Laplanche |
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Marina Tomé as Michèle Balint |
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Michel Scotto di Carlo as Gaspard |
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Maryline Even as Chantal |
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Arthur Moncla as Kevin |
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Mélanie Sitbon as Laura |
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Valérie Maës as Isabelle |
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Vincent Solignac as M. Bordier |
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Sandrine Rigaux as Aude |
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Charles Schmitt as Tanguy |
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Alexandre Deyna as Aurélien |
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Barbara Chavy as |
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Gaëlle Loizic as |
| Camera | Jonny Semeco | Director of Photography |
| Directing | Patrick Volson | Director |
| Writing | Vincent Solignac | Writer |
| Sound | Alain Le Douarin | Music |
| Production | Serge Moati | Producer |
| Production | Isabelle Degeorges | Producer |
| Production | Jean-Pierre Dusséaux | Executive Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Delphine Hayat | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Maya Benamer | Makeup Artist |
| Sound | Dominique Duchatelle | Sound |
| Production | Frédéric Bruneel | Production Manager |