Monsieur Lazhar

Monsieur Lazhar

2011 7.5 (20.8k) Age 10+

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.

Actors

Mohamed Fellag, Émilien Néron, Danielle Proulx, Sophie Nélisse, Marie-Ève Beauregard, Denise Lamontagne, Brigitte Poupart

Genres

Comedy, Drama

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Countries (outside of the DE)

Canada, Spain, Italy, United States