Le Principal
Sabri Lahlali, the assistant principal of a local high school, is ready to do anything to ensure that his son, who is about to take his high school diploma, has the ideal academic record. But he doesn't know how far his enterprise will take him.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2023 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Drama, Comedy |
| Director | Chad Chenouga |
| Runtime | 82 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.9/10 (59 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a sharp satire on academic obsession, relying on the authentic microcosm of school administration and a brilliantly nuanced lead performance. It explores how institutional pressures distort paternal love, using comedic escalation to reveal systemic flaws.
What lingers after viewing is a bittersweet reflection on the compromises we rationalize for those we love, where laughter gradually gives way to uneasy recognition. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Chad Chenouga
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With a glass of wine, ready to appreciate the delicate blend of cringe comedy and heartfelt drama.
🎭 Cast
Roschdy Zem
Sabri Lahlali, le principal et père de Naël
Marina Hands
Noémie, la mère de Naël
Yolande Moreau
Estelle
Agnès Soral
Mrs. Cebulla
Yannick Choirat
Rémy
Philippe Duquesne
Georges, le gardien du collège
Sébastien Chassagne
Cyril Couton
Gilles Penchenat, le directeur de l'académie
Jibril Bhira
Naël Lalhali, le fils de Sabri
Hedi Bouchenafa
Saïd, le frère de Sabri
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