Monsieur Lazhar(2011)
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Monsieur Lazhar 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.
Monsieur Lazhar (2011) is a drama and comedy film directed by Philippe Falardeau, released on September 10, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Mohamed Fellag, Émilien Néron, Danielle Proulx and Sophie Nélisse. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 371 ratings.
- Director:
- Philippe Falardeau
- Writers:
- Evelyne de la Chenelière, Philippe Falardeau
- Producers:
- Luc Déry, Kim McCraw
- Cinematographer:
- Ronald Plante
- Composer:
- Martin Léon
- Production:
- micro_scope, CBC, Téléfilm Canada
- Revenue:
- $6,581,915
- Status:
- Released
Monsieur Lazhar (2011) Trailer
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Monsieur Lazhar Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mohamed Fellag
as Bachir Lazhar
Émilien Néron
as Simon
Danielle Proulx
as Mme Vaillancourt
Sophie Nélisse
as Alice L'Écuyer
Marie-Ève Beauregard
as Marie-Frédérique
Denise Lamontagne
as Parent
Brigitte Poupart
as Claire
Louis Champagne
as Concierge
Daniel Gadouas
as Me Gilbert Danis
Vincent Millard
as Victor
- Seddik Benslimane
Seddik Benslimane
as Abdelmalek
- Louis-David Leblanc
Louis-David Leblanc
as Boris
Key crew
Directed by Philippe Falardeau, written by Evelyne de la Chenelière and Philippe Falardeau, produced by Luc Déry and Kim McCraw.
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Monsieur Lazhar Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 371 ratings.
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Monsieur Lazhar – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Monsieur Lazhar online?
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Monsieur Lazhar (2011) is available to stream on Philo, Brew, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Monsieur Lazhar?
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The main cast of Monsieur Lazhar (2011) includes Mohamed Fellag, Émilien Néron, Danielle Proulx, Sophie Nélisse and Marie-Ève Beauregard. The film was directed by Philippe Falardeau. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Monsieur Lazhar released?
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Monsieur Lazhar was released on September 10, 2011 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Monsieur Lazhar worth watching?
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Monsieur Lazhar (2011) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 371 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Monsieur Lazhar?
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