To Be and to Have Poster

To Be and to Have

An observation of the humanity of young people.

Not Rated Documentary

Starring: Georges Lopez, Johan, Alizé, Guillaume, Létitia

Writer: Nicolas Philibert

Release Date:
August 28, 2002
Ratings:
7.3 / 10
Director:
Nicolas Philibert
Companies:
Gimages 204

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.