The Principal
Le Dirlo: Lucie
Synopsis
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.
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Jean-Marie Bigard
François Ragueneau
Laure Killing
Claire
Anne Caillon
Gabrielle
Manon Gaurin
Lucie
Pascal Elso
Laplanche
Marina Tomé
Michèle Balint
Michel Scotto di Carlo
Gaspard
Maryline Even
Chantal
Arthur Moncla
Kevin
Mélanie Sitbon
Laura
Valérie Maës
Isabelle
Vincent Solignac
M. Bordier
Sandrine Rigaux
Aude
Charles Schmitt
Tanguy
Alexandre Deyna
Aurélien
Barbara Chavy
Gaëlle Loizic
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick Volson
- Screenplay & Story
- Vincent Solignac
- Original Score
- Alain Le Douarin
- Original Title
- Le Dirlo: Lucie
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Image & Compagnie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick Volson
Vincent Solignac
Alain Le Douarin
Jonny Semeco
Jean-Pierre Dusséaux, Serge Moati, Isabelle Degeorges
Department Leadership Roster
Jonny Semeco
Director of Photography
Vincent Solignac
Writer
Patrick Volson
Director
Delphine Hayat
Costume Design
Serge Moati
Producer
Isabelle Degeorges
Producer
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What is The Principal about?
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.
Who directed The Principal?
The Principal was directed by Patrick Volson.
Who stars in The Principal?
The principal cast of The Principal includes Jean-Marie Bigard, Laure Killing, Anne Caillon, Manon Gaurin, Pascal Elso.
When was The Principal released and how long is it?
The Principal was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Principal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Principal was composed by Alain Le Douarin.