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Monsieur Lazhar (2011)

Monsieur Lazhar (2011)

Drama Comedy

No matter where you go... there you are

Release Date: 2011, September 10
Directors: Philippe Falardeau
Countries: Canada
Production: micro_scope, CBC, Téléfilm Canada
Cast: Sophie Nélisse, Stéphane Demers, Evelyne de la Chenelière, Marie-Ève Beauregard, Judith Baribeau, Gabriel Verdier, André Robitaille, Danielle Proulx, Louis Champagne, Marie Charlebois, Brigitte Poupart, Emmanuelle Girard

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.

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