It All Starts Today
Seen it?1999 | 117 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 57 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$7 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bertrand Tavernier
- Maria PitarresiValeria
- Philippe TorretonDaniel Lefebvre
- Nadia KaciSamia Damouni
- Véronique AtalyMadame Lienard
- Nathalie BécueCathy
- Emmanuelle BercotMadame Tievot
- Françoise BetteMadame Delacourt
- Christine CittiMadame Beaudoin
- Christina CrevillénSophie
- Sylviane GoudalGloria