Monsieur Lazhar 2011

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NETFLIX Rating : 3.9

IMDB Rating : 7.5

FD Smart Rating : 7.7

Synopsis : An Algerian immigrant seeking asylum in Montreal replaces an elementary school teacher who committed suicide and helps the kids deal with their loss.

Regions Available ( 2 ) :
Canada , Taiwan

Actors:

Mohamed Fellag , Sophie Nelisse , Emilien Neron , Marie-Eve Beauregard

Creators:

Philippe Falardeau , Evelyne de la Cheneliere

Languages:

Canadian French [Original] , Canadian French

Subtitles:

Canadian French , English , Traditional Chinese

Genres:

Comedy, Drama

Release Date:

2011

Run Time:

1h34m

Maturity Rating:

Suitable for age 12 or older.

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.