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To Be and to Have

2002·Movie
1h 44min·NR
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic877.6Rotten Tomatoes97%91%
IMDb7.8Metacritic877.6Rotten Tomatoes97%91%

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Calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace3
  • Tension2
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

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.
DocumentaryEducationFrench SchoolRural LifeTeacher-Student RelationshipComing-of-AgeWholesomeSocial Commentary

Crew

Directed by:
Nicolas Philibert
Written by:
Nicolas Philibert
Produced by:
Serge Lalou, Gilles Sandoz
Composed by:
Julien Cloquet, Philippe Hersant

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream To Be and to Have legally?

KanopyHooplaKino Film Collection

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Is To Be and to Have worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 87). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is To Be and to Have rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is To Be and to Have?

1 h 44 min

To Be and to Have runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on To Be and to Have?

Critics92
Audiences82

Not quite. Critics rate To Be and to Have higher (92) than audiences (82). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is To Be and to Have in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch To Be and to Have?

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