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Monsieur Lazhar is a 2011 Canadian French-language drama film directed by Philippe Falardeau and starring Mohamed Saïd Fellag, Sophie Nélisse and Danielle Proulx. Based on Bashir Lazhar, a one-character play by Évelyne de la Chenelière, it tells the story of an Algerian refugee in Montreal who steps in to teach at an elementary school after ...
Mar 7, 2012 · A film about an Algerian immigrant who becomes a substitute teacher at a Montreal school after a tragedy. Based on a play, it explores themes of loss, grief, and human resilience.
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- Comedy, Drama
- Philippe Falardeau
- 2012-03-07
Apr 25, 2012 · A film about a new teacher from Algeria who replaces a suicide victim in a Montreal fourth-grade classroom. Roger Ebert praises the film's complexity, humanity and exploration of trauma and identity.
Apr 13, 2012 · Monsieur Lazhar is a 2011 Canadian drama film about a new teacher in a Montreal school. The film received positive reviews from critics and audiences, and explores themes of grief, identity and education.
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- Philippe Falardeau
- PG-13
- Mohamed Fellag
A film about an Algerian immigrant who becomes a substitute teacher for a class traumatized by their previous teacher's suicide. He faces his own challenges of coping with his past and his future in Canada.
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Apr 12, 2012 · In “Monsieur Lazhar,” nominated for a best foreign language Oscar, an Algerian immigrant with no teaching experience wins over a class of traumatized sixth graders.
Apr 18, 2012 · Monsieur Lazhar, the character and the film, are heart-rending. (Recommended) The French Canadian film was one of five nominees for last year's Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. It's ...
