In Montreal, an elementary school teacher dies abruptly. Having learned of the incident in the newspaper, Bachir Lazhar (Mohamed Fellag), a 55-year-old Algerian immigrant, goes to the school to offer his services as a substitute teacher. Quickly hired to replace the deceased, he finds himself in an establishment in crisis, while going through his own personal tragedy. The cultural gap between Bachir and his class is made immediately apparent when he gives them a dictation exercise that is beyond their reach. Little by little, Bachir learns to better know this group of shaken but endearing kids, among whom are Alice and Simon, two charismatic pupils particularly affected by their teacher's death. While the class goes through the healing process, nobody in the school is aware of Bachir's painful past; nor do they suspect that he is at risk of being deported at any moment. -- (C) Music Box
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Release Date : Apr 13, 2012 Limited
Mpaa Rating : PG-13 Genre Movie :Drama,Art House & International,Comedy
Actors For Monsieur Lazhar
Mohamed Fellag,Sophie Nelisse,Emilien Neron,Danielle Proulx,Brigitte Poupart,Louis Champagne,Jules Philip,Francine Ruel,Sophie Sanscartier,Seddik Benslimane,Marie-Ève Beauregard,Louis-David Leblanc,Millard Vincent,Andre Robitaille,Daniel Gadouas,Stéphane Demers,Evelyne De La Cheneliere,Marie Charlebois,Nico Lagarde
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Although it raises timeless questions about life and loss, and timely ones about mentorship and multiculturalism, "Monsieur Lazhar" would rather teach than preach.
Joe Williams-St. Louis Post-Dispatch A gentle film can still be searing in its effect on an audience, something that "Monsieur Lazhar" proves emphatically.
Bill Goodykoontz-Arizona Republic With a few folds, this story could have made a script for John Barrymore, like Topaze, or for Chaplin.
Stanley Kauffmann-The New Republic You could almost describe 'Monsieur Lazhar' as a morality tale, but it's more thought-provoking than debate-provoking.
Cath Clarke-Time Out A sad, reflective study of the possibilities, and the impossibilities, inherent in the teacher-student relationship.
Steven Rea-Philadelphia Inquirer "Monsieur Lazhar" is good. Really good.
Ann Hornaday-Washington Post Guaranteed to have you reaching for the Kleenex.
Al Alexander-The Patriot Ledger Falardeau had the good fortune to work with a powerfully effective ensemble cast, and Martin Léon's minimalist ambient score helps set the mood for a satisfying story about the healing effect brief encounters can have on emotional scars.
Matt Kelemen-Las Vegas CityLife While it may not stand out from similar movies, Monsieur Lazhar is a sweet film with a simple story and remains engaging thanks in large part to Mohamed Fellag's charming performance.
Jeff Beck-We Got This Covered Philippe Falardeau's direction is a model of the notion that less is more, and this film is a treat well worth savoring.
Mark Deming-TV Guide's Movie Guide This is cinema at its most impactful.
Liam Maguren-Flicks.co.nz By the time you realise how invested you are in this tale it is too late: Monsieur Lazhar has you. I consider myself a cinematic Chuck Norris, but this film had me blubbering like a baby.
Adam Ross-The Aristocrat While "Monsieur Lazhar" is a decent film, I wish it would have done more to stand out from other similar films.
Jeff Beck-Examiner.com The film understands the complex bond between teachers and students, and how the classroom is a sacred space they share for a short time before moving on.
Rob Thomas-Capital Times (Madison, WI) Thankfully, the impressive cast of child actors actually behave like children, not like miniature adults.
Jim Schembri-3AW Monsieur Lazhar is a film to cherish.
Alice Tynan-Limelight Monsieur Lazhar never pretends to be anything but a grown-up fable, and it's a captivating one.
Jim Poe-FILMINK (Australia) Phillipe Falardeau, who adapted the play into a screenplay, can't entirely paper over a few niggling loose ends, but overall this disturbing film is very effective indeed.
David Stratton-At the Movies (Australia) Lazhar is something of a puzzle, and much of the pleasure of Philippe Falardeau's film lies in the gradual unfolding of his reserved yet impulsive personality.
Jake Wilson-The Age (Australia) Very few films offer a moral grandeur, as well as a political foundation; very few films have such poised and brilliant performances from unknown actors.
Paul Byrnes-Sydney Morning Herald Monsieur Lazhar is a film that focuses on humanity when at its most vulnerable, with the film itself a warm embrace that will evoke tears of joy.
Matthew Pejkovic-Matt's Movie Reviews Beautifully performed by all the actors, not least the youngsters
Andrew L. Urban-Urban Cinefile The fact that both teacher and students are in need of protection adds greatly to the poignancy and Falardeau delivers an emotionally rich film filled with nuance, grace and subtlety
Louise Keller-Urban Cinefile Under Falardeau's inconspicuous lens, life plays out with rare authenticity; not just its tragedies, but its triumphs, its mishaps and its incidental interludes
Tom Clift-Moviedex In Monsieur Lazhar, education can prevail over its literal restrictions. Teachers may make mistakes, but the good ones emphasize independence and intelligence. And interpretation. They serve inquisitiveness, not inquisition.
Tony Macklin-tonymacklin.net Falardeau's adaptation of fellow Québécois Evelyne de la Chenelière's play honours the power of the written word (a motif reinforced throughout the film), and expands on its stage origins via remarkably-assured cinematic touches.
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Movie Overview For Monsieur Lazhar
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 â€" and that he, like the children, has suffered an appalling loss.
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