• A man above suspicion deviates from his principles to help his son.
  • Roschdy Zem is impeccable in "The Principal" by Chad Chenouga.
  • He composes an exciting character with great subtlety in this well-conducted suspense.

The characteristic of great actors is to always know how to surprise pleasantly. This is the case for Roschdy Zem, still impressive in the title role of Chad Chenouga's Principal. It gives a remarkable relief to this man who climbed by dint of determination the ladder of the hierarchy to become a respected man in his college until he made a big mistake for paternal love.



Inspired by a true story, the director of De tous nos forces signs a suspense but above all paints the portrait of an honest man suddenly sucked into an uncontrollable spiral of lies. Supported by Yolande Moreau and Marina Hands, Roschdy Zem delivers a remarkable performance as a man who could lose everything for having, out of paternal love, departed from his strict principles.

A game of great subtlety

"Roschy's interpretation brings real depth to the character," says Chad Chenouga. This film testifies to his finesse of play: it only takes a few details to blend into his role. The rigid support of the hero in his impeccable costumes as well as his body language in front of his loved ones demonstrate the subtlety of the actor's acting. A party sequence where he is on hot coals while trying to look relaxed is a model of the complexity of his performance.

Sometimes endearing or odious, The Principal as composed by Roshdy Zem leads us to wonder at the same time as him about the price to pay to succeed and ensure the success of his children. This film is in the image of its interpreter: serious and exciting.

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