Monsieur Lazhar
Synopsis: 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: Brigitte Poupart, Sophie Nélisse, Danielle Proulx
Director: Philippe Falardeau
Country: Canada
Quality: SD
Duration: 94 min
Release: 09/10/2011
IMDb Rating: 7.1/10
