Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Original language
French
Awards
Louis Delluc Prize, European Film Award for Best Documentary
Filming locations
Saint-Étienne-sur-Usson
Québec / French
Québec classification
General
Classification date
November 15, 2002
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Locarno International Film Festival 2018 generic
- International Film Festival Rotterdam 2003 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 2002 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 2002 generic
Titles
| Original title | ÊTRE ET AVOIR | |
| Translated title | To Be and to Have | English, Québec |
Source: Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec (CC0-1.0)
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
