Monsieur Lazhar
2011 · Movie · 94 min · ★ 7.2
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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Details
- Years
- 2011
- Release date
- 2011-09-10
- Language
- French
- Runtime
- 94 min
- Max quality
- HD
- TMDB rating
- 7.2/10 (354 votes)
Themes
- algerian
- montreal, canada
- elementary school
- backpack
- healing process
- hugging
- precocious child
- death of teacher
- taking a picture
- african violet
- class photograph
- child psychologist
- +1 more
Awards & recognition
- Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television Award — Best Motion Picture · 2012
- Toronto International Film Festival Award — Best Canadian Film · 2011
- Academy Award — Best International Feature Film · 2012 · nominated
- International Submission to the Academy Awards · 2012 · nominated
Cast & crew
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
Directed by Philippe Falardeau