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Writers:
Dominique Sampiero (writer)
Bertrand Tavernier (writer)
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Release Date:
12 March 1999 (France) more
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Daniel is schoolmaster of a kindergarten in a small French town. The local economy, which depended entirely on coal production... more | add synopsis
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11 wins & 8 nominations more
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wonderful affirmation of life more (24 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Philippe Torreton | ... | Daniel Lefebvre | |
| Maria Pitarresi | ... | Valeria | |
| Nadia Kaci | ... | Samia Damouni | |
| Véronique Ataly | ... | Mrs. Lienard | |
| Nathalie Bécue | ... | Cathy | |
| Emmanuelle Bercot | ... | Mrs. Tievaux | |
| Françoise Bette | ... | Mrs. Delacourt | |
| Christine Citti | ... | Mrs. Baudoin | |
| Christina Crevillén | ... | Sophie | |
| Sylviane Goudal | ... | Gloria | |
| Didier Bezace | ... | Inspector | |
| Betty Teboulle | ... | Mrs. Henry | |
| Gérard Giroudon | ... | Mayor | |
| Marief Guittier | ... | Daniel's mother | |
| Daniel Delabesse | ... | Marc |
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It All Starts Today (Europe: English title)
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117 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Netherlands:12 | Australia:M | Argentina:16 | Finland:S | France:U | Spain:T | Sweden:11 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | UK:12 | Chile:TE
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This is the most optimistic movie i have seen in a long time. Inspite all the pain, all the horror, all of the cruelty of institutions and bureaucraty, people must find a way to bound and make their lives better. This is a very touching socially conscious work, that recognizes the problems for what they are, looks them in the face, and does not attempt to romenticize them. Excellent.