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To Be and to Have
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To Be and to Have

2002 · 104 min Documentary
7.3 / 10 · TMDB

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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To Be and to Have is a solid entry rated 7.3/10. Not a masterpiece, but quality work that won't leave you disappointed.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A 2002 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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🎭 Cast

Georges Lopez

Georges Lopez

Self, teacher

Johan

Johan

Self, 4 year old - Jojo

Alizé

Alizé

Self, 3 year old

Guillaume

Guillaume

Self, 9 year old

Létitia

Létitia

Self, 4 year old

Johann

Johann

Self, 4 year old

Jonathan

Jonathan

Self, 10 year old

Olivier

Olivier

Self, 10 year old

Laura

Laura

Self, 7 year old

Marie-Elizabeth

Marie-Elizabeth

Self, 4 year old

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