To Be and to Have

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.

An observation of the humanity of young people.

Release date : 2002-08-28

Production country :
France

Production company :
Gimages 204, Les Films d'Ici, ARTE France Cinéma, Maïa Films

Durasi : 104 Min.

Popularity : 1

7.30

Total Vote : 144

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