Nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, Monsieur Lazhar tells the poignant story of a Montreal middle school class shaken by the death of their well-liked teacher. Bachir Lazhar (Fellag), a 55-year-old Algerian immigrant, offers the school his services as a substitute teacher and is quickly hired. As he helps the children heal, he also learns to accept his own painful past. This moving film features exquisite performances by Fellag and a stunning ensemble of child actors

Cataloging source

Midwest

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videorecording

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Credits note

Directed by Philippe Falardeau

Intended audience

Rated PG-13

PerformerNote

[Mohamed] Fellag, Sophie Nélisse, Émilien Néron, Danielle Proulx, Brigitte Poupart, Louis Champagne, Francine Ruel, Jules Philip, Sophie Sanscartier, Seddik Benslimane, Louis-David Leblanc, Marie-Eve Beauregard, Vincent Millard, André Robitaille, Stéphane Demers, Marie Charlebois, Daniel Gadouas, Evelyne de la Chenelière, Nico Lagarde

Runtime

94

Target audience

adult

Technique

live action

Monsieur Lazhar

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Monsieur Lazhar

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The work Monsieur Lazhar represents a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Evanston Public Library. This resource is a combination of several types including: Work, Moving Image, Visual Materials.