# To Be and to Have (2002)

> A tender observational portrait of one teacher sustaining a multigenerational classroom in rural France.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2957

## Facts

- Runtime: 104 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Nicolas Philibert
- Cast: Georges Lopez, Johan, Alizé, Guillaume, Létitia, Johann, Jonathan, Olivier
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0318202/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: gentle, intimate, contemplative, quiet afternoon, educational viewing

## Synopsis

A heartwarming glimpse into the joys and challenges of rural education.

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