Monsieur Lazhar

2011
7.5| 1h34m| en| Drama, Comedy
Storyline

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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  • Monsieur Lazhar Cast
Mohamed Fellag as Bachir Lazhar
Danielle Proulx as Mme Vaillancourt
Sophie Nélisse as Alice L'Écuyer
Marie-Ève Beauregard as Marie-Frédérique
Louis Champagne as Concierge
Daniel Gadouas as Me Gilbert Danis