To Be and To Have
Aka "Etre et Avoir". Inspired by the French phenomenon of "single-class" schools, "To Be and To Have" charts the life of a small one-class village school over the course of one academic year, and takes a warm and serene look at primary education in the French heartlands. A dozen youngsters, aged 4-10, are brought together in one classroom and taught every subject by one single teacher of extraordinary dedication. A master in quiet authority, schoolteacher Georges Lopez patiently navigates the children towards adolescence, cooling down their arguments and listening to their problems. Winner of a host of international awards, this exceptional documentary is a unique meeting of a director of remarkable talent and a man whose assured approach to teaching will have an impact, not only upon the lucky few children who could share his wisdom, but upon anyone who sees this extraordinary and heart-warming film.
Year: 2002
Genre: Documentaries, Film Festivals 2003, General Docos, Movies (1001 You Must See Before You Die)
Country: France
Director: Nicolas Philibert
Starring: Georges Lopez
Duration: 100 Minutes
Rating: PG
Subtitles: Yes
7.9/10
Location in store: Documentary (General)
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