Monsieur Lazhar

Monsieur Lazhar

2011
1h 34min

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.

Storyline

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.

    Released
    10 September 2011
    Runtime
    1h 34min
    Director
    Revenue
    $6,581,915
    Genre
    Status
    Released
    Language
    French
    Production
    micro_scope, CBC, Téléfilm Canada
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