

To Be and to Have
Director: Nicolas Philibert
"An observation of the humanity of young people."
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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In brief
To Be and to Have (2002) is a documentary film. With an average rating of 7.3/10 from 152 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 44min. You can stream it on: Kino Film Collection.
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Where can I watch To Be and to Have online?
To Be and to Have is available on the following streaming services: Kino Film Collection. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.
How long is To Be and to Have?
To Be and to Have runs 104 minutes (1h 44min).
What rating does To Be and to Have have?
To Be and to Have has an average rating of 7.3/10 based on 152 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is To Be and to Have from?
To Be and to Have was released in 2002.
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