Monsieur Lazhar
September 10, 2011·1h 34min
DramaComedy
During a harsh Montréal winter, an elementary-school class is left reeling after its teacher commits suicide. Bachir Lazhar, a charismatic Algerian immigrant, steps in as the substitute teacher for the classroom of traumatized children. All the while, he must keep his personal life tucked away: the fact that he is seeking political refuge in Québec – and that he, like the children, has suffered an appalling loss.
Director:Philippe FalardeauCast:Mohamed Fellag, Émilien Néron, Danielle Proulx, Sophie Nélisse,
During a harsh Montréal winter, an elementary-school class is left reeling after its teacher commits suicide. Bachir Lazhar, a charismatic Algerian immigrant, steps in as the substitute teacher for the classroom of traumatized children. All the while, he must keep his personal life tucked away: the fact that he is seeking political refuge in Québec – and that he, like the children, has suffered an appalling loss.
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Original Title
Monsieur Lazhar
Status
Released
Release Date
09/10/2011
Original Language
French
Production Country
Canada
Revenue
$6,581,915.00
