To Be and to Have
"An observation of the humanity of young people."
Originally released in 2002. To Be and to Have is a documentary film. directed by Nicolas Philibert.
Starring Georges Lopez, Johan, and Alizé
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 28, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (145 votes)
Budget
$1M
Production budget
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $1,000,000
Production Companies
- Gimages 204
- Les Films d'Ici
- ARTE France Cinéma
- Maïa Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is To Be and to Have about?
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, Fra...
Who directed To Be and to Have?
To Be and to Have was directed by Nicolas Philibert.
How long is To Be and to Have?
To Be and to Have has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was To Be and to Have released?
To Be and to Have was released on August 28, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in To Be and to Have?
The main cast of To Be and to Have includes Georges Lopez, Johan, Alizé, Guillaume, Létitia.
Is To Be and to Have worth watching?
To Be and to Have has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 145 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.