Monsieur Lazhar (2011)

Directed by Philippe Falardeau

⏱ 94 min

DramaComedy

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⭐ 7.2 · TMDB rating

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TMDB: 7.2/10 (354 votes)

Available on: Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand.

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What is Monsieur Lazhar about?: 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.
Where can I watch Monsieur Lazhar?: Available on: Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand.
When was Monsieur Lazhar released?: 2011-09-10

Overview

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.