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Monsieur Lazhar

71.45% | Sep 10, 2011 | Drama, Comedy

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.

Featured Crew

Stéphane Lafleur
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Evelyne de la Chenelière
Theatre Play

Cast

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Mohamed Fellag
Bachir Lazhar
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Danielle Proulx
Mme Vaillancourt
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Sophie Nélisse
Alice L'Écuyer
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Marie-Ève Beauregard
Marie-Frédérique

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