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Monsieur Lazhar(2011)
Status: Released
Date: 2011-09-10
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351 Votes
Time: 1h 34m
No matter where you go... there you are
Overview:
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.
Languages: French.
Countries:
Canada
Revenue: $6,581,915.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: Monsieur Lazhar
Top 10 Billed Cast
Mohamed Fellag
Bachir Lazhar
Émilien Néron
Simon
Danielle Proulx
Mme Vaillancourt
Sophie Nélisse
Alice L'Écuyer
Marie-Ève Beauregard
Marie-Frédérique
Denise Lamontagne
Parent
Brigitte Poupart
Claire
Louis Champagne
Concierge
Daniel Gadouas
Me Gilbert Danis
Vincent Millard
Victor
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