Monsieur Lazhar

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2011 · 94 min · Drama · Comedy · TMDB 7.2/10

Overview

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.

Directed by Philippe Falardeau

Cast

• Mohamed Fellag — Bachir Lazhar
• Émilien Néron — Simon
• Danielle Proulx — Mme Vaillancourt
• Sophie Nélisse — Alice L'Écuyer
• Marie-Ève Beauregard — Marie-Frédérique