(Monsieur Lazhar)

Content: 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.

Countries:

Canada

Genres:

Drama,

Comedy

Runtime:

94 minutes

Year:

2011

Directors:

Philippe Falardeau

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Production companies:

micro_scope,

CBC,

Téléfilm Canada

Actors:

Bachir Lazhar

Simon

Mme Vaillancourt

Alice L'Écuyer

Marie-Frédérique

Crews:

Music

Editor

Theatre Play

Producer

Director