Monsieur Lazhar

September. 10,2011      
Rating:
7.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Mohamed Fellag as  Bachir Lazhar
Émilien Néron as  Simon
Danielle Proulx as  Mme Vaillancourt
Sophie Nélisse as  Alice L'Écuyer
Marie-Ève Beauregard as  Marie-Frédérique
Denise Lamontagne as  Parent
Brigitte Poupart as  Claire
Louis Champagne as  Concierge
Daniel Gadouas as  Me Gilbert Danis
Vincent Millard as  Victor

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