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Monsieur Lazhar (2012) - Movie Details

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Release Date: April 13, 2012 (Limited)
On DVD: August 28, 2012
Genre: Foreign, Comedy, Drama
Director: Philippe Falardeau
Writer: Philippe Falardeau
Cast: Mohamed Fellag, Sophie Nélisse, Danielle Proulx, Brigitte Poupart
Studio: Music Box Films
Running Time: 94 minutes
MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material, brief language and a disturbing image

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 and trying to heal. 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...

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