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To Be and to Have poster
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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 82.6 / 100
2002·Documentary / Family·1h 44m

TO BE AND TO HAVE

“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.

Above the Line
Nicolas Philibert·DirectorNicolas Philibert·WriterKatell Djian·Director of PhotographyPhilippe Hersant·Original Music ComposerNicolas Philibert·Editor
Cast
Georges Lopez·Self, teacherJohan·Self, 4 year old - JojoAlizé·Self, 3 year oldGuillaume·Self, 9 year oldLétitia·Self, 4 year oldJohann·Self, 4 year oldJonathan·Self, 10 year oldOlivier·Self, 10 year oldLaura·Self, 7 year oldMarie-Elizabeth·Self, 4 year old
Full Crew
(8 credits)
Directing· 1
Nicolas Philibert·Director
Writing· 1
Nicolas Philibert·Writer
Camera· 3
Katell Djian·Director of PhotographyLaurent Didier·Director of PhotographyHugues Gemignani·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Nicolas Philibert·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Philippe Hersant·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Gilles Sandoz·Producer
By the Numbers
82.6
OF 100
Master Score
7.8
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Innocent, Playful
Composition
Split
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a young boy with brown hair looking slightly to his right, with both hands raised in front of him, palms facing forward. His hands are cover”

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Key Elements
Child's HandsPaintTeal Sweater
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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