To Be and to Have(2002)
Être et avoir
An observation of the humanity of young people.
To Be and to Have 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.
To Be and to Have (2002) is a documentary film directed by Nicolas Philibert, released on August 28, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Georges Lopez, Johan, Alizé and Guillaume. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 152 ratings.
- Director:
- Nicolas Philibert
- Writers:
- Nicolas Philibert
- Producers:
- Gilles Sandoz
- Cinematographer:
- Katell Djian
- Composer:
- Philippe Hersant
- Production:
- Gimages 204, Les Films d'Ici, ARTE France Cinéma, Maïa Films
- Budget:
- $1,000,000
- Status:
- Released
To Be and to Have (2002) Trailer
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To Be and to Have Cast & Crew
Main cast
Georges Lopez
as Self, teacher
Johan
as Self, 4 year old - Jojo
Alizé
as Self, 3 year old
Guillaume
as Self, 9 year old
Létitia
as Self, 4 year old
Johann
as Self, 4 year old
Jonathan
as Self, 10 year old
Olivier
as Self, 10 year old
Laura
as Self, 7 year old
Marie-Elizabeth
as Self, 4 year old
Julien
as Self, 10 year old
Nathalie
as Self, 11 year old
Key crew
Directed by Nicolas Philibert, written by Nicolas Philibert, produced by Gilles Sandoz.
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To Be and to Have Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 152 ratings.
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To Be and to Have – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch To Be and to Have online?
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To Be and to Have (2002) is available to stream on Kino Film Collection. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in To Be and to Have?
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The main cast of To Be and to Have (2002) includes Georges Lopez, Johan, Alizé, Guillaume and Létitia. The film was directed by Nicolas Philibert. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was To Be and to Have released?
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To Be and to Have was released on August 28, 2002 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is To Be and to Have worth watching?
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To Be and to Have (2002) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 152 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for To Be and to Have?
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