Monsieur Lazhar

  • Release Date: 2011-09-10
  • Runtime: 1Hours 34Minutes
  • Language: French.
  • Director: Philippe Falardeau.
  • Production Companies: micro_scope micro_scope, CBC CBC, Téléfilm Canada Téléfilm Canada.
  • 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.

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