Film

Monsieur Lazhar

No matter where you go... there you are

7.2

1h 34m

2011

“No matter where you go... there you are”

Synopsis

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.

Director

Philippe Falardeau

Trailer

DramaComedy

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