It All Starts Today
# It All Starts Today

It All Starts Today (French: Ça commence aujourd'hui) is a 1999 French drama film directed by Bertrand Tavernier. It was entered into the 49th Berlin International Film Festival where it won an Honourable Mention.

## Plot

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.

## Cast

* Philippe Torreton as Daniel Lefebvre
* Maria Pitarresi as Valeria
* Nadia Kaci as Samia Damouni
* Véronique Ataly as Mrs. Lienard
* Nathalie Bécue as Cathy
* Emmanuelle Bercot as Mrs. Tievaux
* Françoise Bette as Mrs. Delacourt
* Christine Citti as Mrs. Baudoin
* Christina Crevillén as Sophie
* Sylviane Goudal as Gloria
* Didier Bezace as Inspector
* Betty Teboulle as Mrs. Henry
* Gérard Giroudon as Mayor
