Monsieur Lazhar (2011)

09/10/2011 1h 34m

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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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Cast Ages at Release

Mohamed Fellag

as Bachir Lazhar

Born 03/31/1950, age

Émilien Néron

as Simon

Born 12/28/1998, age

Danielle Proulx

as Mme Vaillancourt

Born 10/12/1952, age

Sophie Nélisse

as Alice L'Écuyer

Born 03/27/2000, age