Monsieur Lazhar (2011)

Monsieur Lazhar (2011)

2011-09-10 Canada 94 Min. PG-13
7.148 315 votes

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.

Cast

Mohamed Fellag is Bachir Lazhar
Bachir Lazhar
Danielle Proulx is Mme Vaillancourt
Mme Vaillancourt
Sophie Nélisse is Alice L'Écuyer
Alice L'Écuyer
Marie-Ève Beauregard is Marie-Frédérique
Marie-Frédérique
Louis Champagne is Concierge
Daniel Gadouas is Me Gilbert Danis
Me Gilbert Danis
Seddik Benslimane is Abdelmalek