To Be and to Have
To Be and to Have

To Be and to Have

(2002)
7.3/10
139 votes
1h 44m
August 28, 2002
"An observation of the humanity of young people."

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.

Budget

$1,000,000