Monsieur Lazhar (2011)
Movie 1h 34m ★ 7.2/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something
Released in 2011, Monsieur Lazhar is a comedy and drama movie. It is directed by Philippe Falardeau. The cast includes Sophie Nélisse, Danielle Proulx and Mohamed Fellag. The running time is 1h 34m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.2 out of 10.
72Tonight Score Well rated, short enough for a weeknight.
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.
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Cast & crew
- Philippe FalardeauDirector
- Sophie Nélisseas Alice L'Écuyer
- Danielle Proulxas Mme Vaillancourt
- Mohamed Fellagas Bachir Lazhar
- Émilien Néronas Simon
- Marie-Ève Beauregardas Marie-Frédérique
- Denise Lamontagneas Parent
- Brigitte Poupartas Claire
- Louis Champagneas Concierge
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Questions about Monsieur Lazhar
- What genre is Monsieur Lazhar?
- Monsieur Lazhar is categorised as Comedy, Drama.
- Who stars in Monsieur Lazhar?
- Sophie Nélisse, Danielle Proulx, Mohamed Fellag, Émilien Néron, Marie-Ève Beauregard appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Monsieur Lazhar?
- Philippe Falardeau directed Monsieur Lazhar.
- How long is Monsieur Lazhar?
- Monsieur Lazhar runs for 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- Is Monsieur Lazhar worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.2/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Monsieur Lazhar?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
