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To Be and to Have (2002): movie guide
To Be and to Have (2002) is a Documentary running about 104 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.3/10 from 154 votes. Notable cast includes Georges Lopez, Johan, Alizé, Guillaume. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 2002-08-28
- Runtime: 104 min
- TMDB: 7.3/10
- Genres: Documentary
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 2002-08-28

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What is To Be and to Have about?
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.
Cast highlights
To Be and to Have features Georges Lopez, Johan, Alizé, Guillaume, Létitia, Johann. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 2002-08-28. Runtime: 104 minutes. TMDB score: 7.3/10 (154 votes). Genres: Documentary. Original language: fr. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is To Be and to Have?
- To Be and to Have is listed as Documentary on TMDB.
- How long is To Be and to Have?
- To Be and to Have runs about 104 minutes.
- Who stars in To Be and to Have?
- Cast highlights include Georges Lopez, Johan, Alizé, Guillaume, Létitia, Johann.
- Does Cinema Box stream To Be and to Have?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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