Monsieur Lazhar (2011)
Synopsis
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.
Release Date: 2011-09-10
Runtime: 94 minutes
Director: Philippe Falardeau
Revenue: $6,581,915 USD
Top Cast
- Mohamed Fellag as Bachir Lazhar
- Émilien Néron as Simon
- Danielle Proulx as Mme Vaillancourt
- Sophie Nélisse as Alice L'Écuyer
- Marie-Ève Beauregard as Marie-Frédérique
- Denise Lamontagne as Parent
- Brigitte Poupart as Claire
- Louis Champagne as Concierge
- Daniel Gadouas as Me Gilbert Danis
- Vincent Millard as Victor
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Original Music Composer(s): N/A
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