Monsieur Lazhar

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.

Directed by Philippe Falardeau

Top cast

Mohamed Fellag

Bachir Lazhar

Émilien Néron

Simon

Danielle Proulx

Mme Vaillancourt

Sophie Nélisse

Alice L'Écuyer

Marie-Ève Beauregard

Marie-Frédérique

Denise Lamontagne

Parent

Brigitte Poupart

Claire

Louis Champagne

Concierge

Daniel Gadouas

Me Gilbert Danis

Vincent Millard

Victor

S

Seddik Benslimane

Abdelmalek

L

Louis-David Leblanc

Boris

Gabriel Verdier

Jordan

M

Marianne Soucy-Lord

Shanel

Jules Philip

Gaston

Francine Ruel

Mme Dumas

S

Sophie Sanscartier

Audrée

Nicole-Sylvie Lagarde

Psychologue

André Robitaille

Commissaire

Marie Charlebois

Procureur

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