Movie

To Be and to Have

“An observation of the humanity of young people.”

★ 7.3(150)20021h 44m

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Good to know

Director: Nicolas Philibert
Release date: 2002-08-28
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: French
Budget: $1,000,000
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Gimages 204

To Be and to Have — trailer

About To Be and to Have

To Be and to Have is a 2002 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Nicolas Philibert, starring Georges Lopez, Johan and Alizé. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 150 viewers. Below you can see where to watch To Be and to Have in Poland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Georges Lopez

Self, teacher

Johan

Self, 4 year old - Jojo

Alizé

Self, 3 year old

Guillaume

Self, 9 year old

Létitia

Self, 4 year old

Johann

Self, 4 year old

Jonathan

Self, 10 year old

Olivier

Self, 10 year old

Laura

Self, 7 year old

Marie-Elizabeth

Self, 4 year old

Julien

Self, 10 year old

Nathalie

Self, 11 year old

Themes & keywords

classroomcountry lifefamily's daily lifeeducationschool excursionprivate lessonsvillage schoolschoolfamily

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch To Be and to Have in Poland?+

To Be and to Have is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Poland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is To Be and to Have on Netflix?+

To Be and to Have is not on Netflix in Poland right now.

How long is To Be and to Have?+

To Be and to Have has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in To Be and to Have?+

To Be and to Have stars Georges Lopez, Johan, Alizé, Guillaume and Létitia.

When did To Be and to Have come out?+

To Be and to Have is a 2002 movie directed by Nicolas Philibert.

What genre is To Be and to Have?+

To Be and to Have is Documentary film.

Who directed To Be and to Have?+

To Be and to Have was directed by Nicolas Philibert.