It All Starts Today

In a mining town ravaged by economic downturns, one dedicated teacher stands in the way of his students' desperate pleas for help. A gritty drama that shines a light on the unyielding struggles of an elementary school headmaster fighting for social services on behalf of those who need it most. With a talented ensemble cast, this 1999 French film takes an unflinching look at the human cost of bureaucratic red tape.