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To Be and to Have

An observation of the humanity of young people.

★ 7.3 2002 104 min NR Documentary

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.

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Release
2002-08-28
Rating
NR
TMDB score
7.3/10
Original language
FR
Status
Released
Production
France
Studio
Gimages 204, Les Films d'Ici, ARTE France Cinéma
Topicsclassroomcountry lifefamily's daily lifeeducationschool excursionprivate lessonsvillage schoolschool

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