It All Starts Today

It All Starts Today

1999 · 117 min · FR · 7.0 (45 votes)

Dir. Bertrand Tavernier · Starring Maria Pitarresi, Philippe Torreton, Nadia Kaci, Véronique Ataly, Nathalie Bécue, Emmanuelle Bercot · Music Louis Sclavis

Drama

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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A raw, unflinching look at the daily grind of a dedicated teacher fighting a losing battle against systemic neglect. It feels heavy, but deeply human and important.

heartbreakingfrustratedearnestsombersteadykitchen sink realismsocial commentarycharacter-driveneducationpovertysocial justiceresilience

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