Monsieur Lazhar
- Release Date
- September 10, 2011
- Director
- Philippe Falardeau
- Cast
- Mohamed Fellag , Sophie Nélisse , Émilien Néron , Danielle Proulx , Brigitte Poupart , Jules Philip
- Runtime
- 94
- Main Genre
- Comedy
- Writers
- Philippe Falardeau
- Tagline
- A film by Philippe Falardeau
Summary
Nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, MONSIEUR LAZHAR tells the poignant story of a Montreal middle school class shaken by the death of their well-liked teacher. Bachir Lazhar (Fellag), a 55-year-old Algerian immigrant, offers the school his services as a substitute teacher and is quickly hired. As he helps the children heal, he also learns to accept his own painful past. This moving film features exquisite performances by Fellag and a stunning ensemble of child actors.
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