Monsieur Lazhar

2011 • 94 minutes

About this movie

After a Montreal elementary school teacher commits suicide one night after class, she is replaced by Bachir Lazhar (Fellag), an Algerian immigrant seeking political refuge in Quebec. As Lazhar introduces traditional teaching methods to his new class, he begins to develop close relationships with two of his pupils: a boy traumatized by his discovery of the former teacher's body, and a girl whose interpretation of the event provokes unforeseen revelations. Produced by the team behind the Academy Award-nominated Incendies and directed by veteran filmmaker Philippe Falardeau, Monsieur Lazhar is one of the most acclaimed Québécois films of the last decade and Canada's submission for the 2011 Academy Award for Best Foreign Film. © 2011 microscope inc. All rights reserved

Ratings and reviews

Great movie but I think that it would be better if there was more action ..

Great movie. I highly recommend it if your in the mood for a good story.

Awesome film. Both the teacher and the kids turn in **great** performances.