The Principal
2003, French. Directed by Patrick Volson.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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- Released
- 30 October 2003
- Original title
- Le Dirlo: Lucie
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Vincent Solignac
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The Principal runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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The Principal isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 October 2003. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Principal?
The Principal (2003) was directed by Patrick Volson and stars Jean-Marie Bigard, Laure Killing, Anne Caillon.