To Be and to Have

France

• NR
• 2002-08-28
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  Documentary
• ▪ 1h-44m

An observation of the humanity of young people.

Overview

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.

• Nicolas PhilibertDirector

  Katell DjianDirector of Photography

  Laurent DidierDirector of Photography

  Nicolas PhilibertEditor

  Gilles SandozProducer

  Serge LalouAssociate Producer