“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.
Directed by Philippe Falardeau
Written by Evelyne de la Chenelière, Philippe Falardeau
Produced by Luc Déry, Kim McCraw
Box Office0Revenue: $6.6M
About Monsieur Lazhar
Monsieur Lazhar is a drama, comedy film released in 2011 exploring themes of algerian, montreal, canada, elementary school, backpack, healing process, hugging. Directed by Philippe Falardeau, it stars Mohamed Fellag, Émilien Néron, Danielle Proulx. 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.