Monsieur Lazhar

2011 · 1h 34m

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.

Directed by Philippe Falardeau

Cast

Mohamed Fellag

Bachir Lazhar

Émilien Néron

Simon

Danielle Proulx

Mme Vaillancourt

Sophie Nélisse

Alice L'Écuyer

Marie-Ève Beauregard

Marie-Frédérique