To Be and to Have

To Be and to Have

2002
1h 44min

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

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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.
    Released
    28 August 2002
    Runtime
    1h 44min
    Director
    Budget
    $1,000,000
    Genre
    Status
    Released
    Language
    French
    Production
    Gimages 204, Les Films d'Ici, ARTE France Cinéma, Maïa Films
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