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It All Starts Today

1999, French. Directed by Bertrand Tavernier.

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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Runtime
1h 57m
Post-credits
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Language
French
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It All Starts Today is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.

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Released
12 March 1999
Original title
Ça commence aujourd'hui
Country
France
Written by
Tiffany Tavernier, Dominique Sampiero, Bertrand Tavernier
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Is It All Starts Today worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 64 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is It All Starts Today?

It All Starts Today runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).

Does It All Starts Today have a post-credits scene?

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Which OTT platform is It All Starts Today on?

It All Starts Today is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)

What movies are like It All Starts Today?

If you liked It All Starts Today, try Chaos, The River, My Little Princess.

Who directed It All Starts Today?

It All Starts Today (1999) was directed by Bertrand Tavernier and stars Maria Pitarresi, Philippe Torreton, Nadia Kaci.

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