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It All Starts Today

Daniel Lefebvre (Philippe Torreton), a director of a kindergarten in a poor area of Northern France is appalled by the deprivation that his pupils must endure. He determines to rise above the tough conditions and battle against a repressive social and educational system. But, thwarted by indifference and bureaucracy at every turn, Lefebvre starts to be plagued by self doubt and his resolve begins to waver. This searingly powerful and moving film is based upon the experiences of director Bertrand Tavernier's screenplay collaborator, Dominique Sampiero.

Year: 1999
Genre: Foreign Language Films, French Cinema, Film Festivals 1999
Country: France
Director: Bertrand Tavernier
Starring: Philippe Torreton, Maria Pitarresi, Nadia Kaci
Duration: 113 Minutes
Rating: M - Contains offensive language.
Subtitles: Yes
7.5/10
Location in store: Foreign (France)

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