To Be and to Have
"An observation of the humanity of young people."
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Released: Aug 28, 2002
Runtime: 1h 44m
Rating: ⭐ 7.3 / 10
Overview
The documentary's title translates as "to be and to have", the two auxiliary verbs in the French language. It is about a primary school in the commune of Saint-Étienne-sur-Usson, Puy-de-Dôme, France, the population of which is just over 200. The school has one small class of mixed ages (from four to twelve years), with a dedicated teacher, Georges Lopez, who shows patience and respect for the children as we follow their story through a single school year.
Top Billed Cast

Georges Lopez
Self, teacher

Johan
Self, 4 year old - Jojo

Alizé
Self, 3 year old

Guillaume
Self, 9 year old

Létitia
Self, 4 year old

Johann
Self, 4 year old

Jonathan
Self, 10 year old

Olivier
Self, 10 year old

Laura
Self, 7 year old

Marie-Elizabeth
Self, 4 year old