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Monsieur Lazhar
“No matter where you go... there you are”
★ 7.2· 2011· 94 min· Popularity 1
DramaComedy
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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Release Date: 9/10/2011
Runtime: 94 minutes
Languages: French
Director: Philippe Falardeau
0Revenue: $6.6M
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Companies: micro_scope, CBC, Téléfilm Canada
Countries: Canada
Where to watch · US
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Keywords
algerianmontreal, canadaelementary schoolbackpackhealing processhuggingprecocious childdeath of teachertaking a pictureafrican violetclass photographchild psychologistblackboard
