Monsieur Lazhar

(2011)Directed by Philippe Falardeau94 minDrama, Comedy
No matter where you go... there you are

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 Fellagas Bachir Lazhar
Danielle Proulxas Mme Vaillancourt
Sophie Nélisseas Alice L'Écuyer
Marie-Ève Beauregardas Marie-Frédérique
Louis Champagneas Concierge
Daniel Gadouasas Me Gilbert Danis
Vincent Millardas Victor
Seddik Benslimaneas Abdelmalek
Louis-David Leblancas Boris
Gabriel Verdieras Jordan
Marianne Soucy-Lordas Shanel
Jules Philipas Gaston
Francine Ruelas Mme Dumas
Sophie Sanscartieras Audrée
Nicole-Sylvie Lagardeas Psychologue
André Robitailleas Commissaire
Marie Charleboisas Procureur
Stéphane Demersas Père de Marie-Frédérique
Nathalie Costaas Mère de Marie-Frédérique
Judith Baribeauas Professeur d'anglais