Monday, February 6, 2012

To Be And To Have

To Be And To Have (Nicolas Philibert, 2002)
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Q=6*, P=8 / Comfy Old Standard
Scale 1=2, Scale 2=4, Scale 3=4, Scale 4=4

*Please keep in mind that Q scores for documentaries should be interpreted differently as this genre usually does not involve acting or the same theatrical elements.

Documentary, French language, Teaching, Changing Times, Heartfelt

From the very first scenes of this film I was in love. I usually enjoy documentaries and especially ones that are quiet and subtle. This is one that simply follows the daily life of a one-room school in rural France over the course of one year. It is so poignant and heartfelt it brings me to tears and makes me want nothing more than to teach. There are many things this film can teach us all about patience, growth, changing times, and passion.