Monsieur Lazhar
“No matter where you go... there you are”
7.2(365)20111h 34mFR
Directed by Philippe Falardeau
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.
algerianmontreal, canadaelementary schoolbackpackhealing processhuggingprecocious childdeath of teachertaking a pictureafrican violetclass photographchild psychologist
Box office $6.6M
