Monsieur Lazhar (2011)

Kernel Score: 80% · 342 ratings

Genres: Drama, Comedy

Released: 2011-09-10

Runtime: 94 minutes

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.

Director

Philippe Falardeau

Cast

• Mohamed Fellag as Bachir Lazhar
• Émilien Néron as Simon
• Danielle Proulx as Mme Vaillancourt
• Sophie Nélisse as Alice L'Écuyer
• Marie-Ève Beauregard as Marie-Frédérique
• Denise Lamontagne as Parent
• Brigitte Poupart as Claire
• Louis Champagne as Concierge
• Daniel Gadouas as Me Gilbert Danis
• Vincent Millard as Victor