Monsieur Lazhar

2011
5.8
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Title: Monsieur Lazhar

Original Title: Monsieur Lazhar

Year: 2011

Info

Release Dates

  • UK: May 04 2012
  • United States: April 13 2012

Plot

Bachir Lazhar, an Algerian immigrant, is hired to replace an elementary school teacher who died tragically. While the class goes through a long healing process, nobody in the school is aware of Bachir's painful former life; nor that he is at risk of being deported at any moment. Adapted from Evelyne de la Cheneliere's play, Bachir Lazhar depicts the encounter between two distant worlds and the power of self-expression. Using great sensitivity and humor, Philippe Falardeau follows a humble man who is ready to transcend his own loss in order to accompany children beyond the silence and taboo of death.

Awards

  • 2012 Academy Awards (Oscars): 1 0

Director:

Philippe Falardeau Philippe Falardeau

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