To Be and to Have
Être et avoir
“An observation of the humanity of young people.”
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About
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.
Cast
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
Julien
as Self, 10 year old
Nathalie
as Self, 11 year old
Jessie
as Self, 4 year old
Axel
as Self, 6 year old
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Stream To Be and to Have online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated documentary movie originally produced in French and released in 2002, it's earned a solid 7.3/10 from 150 viewers worldwide.
About 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. Running 104 minutes.
To Be and to Have Cast and Characters
The cast features Georges Lopez (as Self, teacher), Johan (as Self, 4 year old - Jojo), Alizé (as Self, 3 year old), Guillaume (as Self, 9 year old), and Létitia (as Self, 4 year old). Their performances are a major reason To Be and to Have has built such a passionate audience.
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To Be and to Have flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy French storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is To Be and to Have?
To Be and to Have runs for 104 minutes (about 1.7 hours).
Is To Be and to Have good? What's the rating?
To Be and to Have holds a 7.3/10 rating based on 150 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of To Be and to Have?
The main cast includes Georges Lopez, Johan, Alizé, and Guillaume, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is To Be and to Have available in French?
Yes — To Be and to Have was originally produced in French and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was To Be and to Have released?
To Be and to Have was released in 2002.
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What is To Be and to Have about?
To Be and to Have is a Documentary film. 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.
When was To Be and to Have released?
To Be and to Have was released on August 28, 2002. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. The film was produced by Gimages 204.
Who stars in To Be and to Have?
To Be and to Have stars Georges Lopez, Johan, Alizé and Guillaume. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is To Be and to Have available in HD?
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