To Be and to Have
2002, French. Directed by Nicolas Philibert.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- NR
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To Be and to Have is streaming on Kino Film Collection in India.
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Cast & crew
- Nicolas PhilibertDirector
- Georges LopezSelf, teacher
- JohanSelf, 4 year old - Jojo
- AlizéSelf, 3 year old
- GuillaumeSelf, 9 year old
- LétitiaSelf, 4 year old
- JohannSelf, 4 year old
- JonathanSelf, 10 year old
- OlivierSelf, 10 year old
- LauraSelf, 7 year old
- Marie-ElizabethSelf, 4 year old
- JulienSelf, 10 year old
- NathalieSelf, 11 year old
Details
- Released
- 28 August 2002
- Original title
- Être et avoir
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Nicolas Philibert
- Budget
- $1M
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To Be and to Have: quick answers
Is To Be and to Have worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 154 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is To Be and to Have?
To Be and to Have runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does To Be and to Have have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for To Be and to Have. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
To Be and to Have parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
To Be and to Have is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is To Be and to Have on?
To Be and to Have is streaming on Kino Film Collection in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like To Be and to Have?
If you liked To Be and to Have, try The U.S. vs. John Lennon, Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20, Cow.
Who directed To Be and to Have?
To Be and to Have (2002) was directed by Nicolas Philibert and stars Georges Lopez, Johan, Alizé.