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To Be and to Have

Être et avoir2002

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.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
August 28, 2002
Original language
French
Spoken languages
French
Countries
France
Budget
$1,000,000
Revenue
Not recorded
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