To Be and to Have
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: Être et avoir
- Genres: Documentary
- Release Date: 2002-08-28
- Runtime: 104 minutes
- Rating: 7.3/10 (139 votes)
- Budget: $1,000,000
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Gimages 204, Les Films d'Ici, ARTE France Cinéma, Maïa Films
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.5863
- Languages: French
Cast & Crew
Georges Lopez
as Self, teacher
Johan
as Self, 4 year old - Jojo
Alizé
as Self, 3 year old
Guillaume
as Self, 9 year old
Létitia
as Self, 4 year old
Johann
as Self, 4 year old
Jonathan
as Self, 10 year old
Olivier
as Self, 10 year old
Laura
as Self, 7 year old
Marie-Elizabeth
as Self, 4 year old
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is To Be and to Have?▼
To Be and to Have is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2002-08-28.
Who are the main actors in To Be and to Have?▼
The main cast includes Georges Lopez, Johan, Alizé, Guillaume, Létitia, .
Where can I watch To Be and to Have online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if To Be and to Have is available.
Is To Be and to Have based on a true story?▼
An observation of the humanity of young people.
What is the IMDb rating of To Be and to Have?▼
To Be and to Have has an IMDb rating of 7.3/10 based on 139 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of To Be and to Have?▼
The movie had a production budget of $1,000,000 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for To Be and to Have?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Gimages 204, Les Films d'Ici, ARTE France Cinéma, Maïa Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was To Be and to Have filmed?▼
To Be and to Have was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is To Be and to Have?▼
The total runtime of To Be and to Have is 104 minutes.
Is To Be and to Have suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to To Be and to Have?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to To Be and to Have.
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