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Monsieur Lazhar
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Title: Monsieur Lazhar

Release Date: 10 Sep 2011

Runtime: 1h 34m

Genre: Drama, Comedy

Director: micro_scope, CBC, Téléfilm Canada

Production Companies: micro_scope, CBC, Téléfilm Canada

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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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.145 (320 votes)

Cast

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