Title: Monsieur Lazhar (Monsieur Lazhar)
Release Date: 2011-09-10
IMDB ID: tt2011971
Vote Average: 7.175 (352 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 (Bachir Lazhar), Émilien Néron (Simon), Danielle Proulx (Mme Vaillancourt), Sophie Nélisse (Alice L'Écuyer), Marie-Ève Beauregard (Marie-Frédérique), Denise Lamontagne (Parent),
Crew: Stéphane Lafleur (Editor), Evelyne de la Chenelière (Theatre Play), Luc Déry (Producer), Philippe Falardeau (Director), Kim McCraw (Producer), Ronald Plante (Director of Photography),
Release Date: 2011-09-10
IMDB ID: tt2011971
Vote Average: 7.175 (352 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 (Bachir Lazhar), Émilien Néron (Simon), Danielle Proulx (Mme Vaillancourt), Sophie Nélisse (Alice L'Écuyer), Marie-Ève Beauregard (Marie-Frédérique), Denise Lamontagne (Parent),
Crew: Stéphane Lafleur (Editor), Evelyne de la Chenelière (Theatre Play), Luc Déry (Producer), Philippe Falardeau (Director), Kim McCraw (Producer), Ronald Plante (Director of Photography),