

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.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Where to watch It All Starts Today
It All Starts Today is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Bertrand TavernierDirector
- 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
- Didier Bezacel'inspecteur
- Kelly MercierLaetitia
Details
- Released
- 12 March 1999
- Original title
- Ça commence aujourd'hui
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Tiffany Tavernier, Dominique Sampiero, Bertrand Tavernier
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It All Starts Today: quick answers
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?
None is listed for It All Starts Today. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
It All Starts Today parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for It All Starts Today yet.
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.