Monsieur Lazhar
- Director: Philippe Falardeau
- Writer: Philippe Falardeau
- Cast: Fellag, Sophie Nelisse, Emilien Neron, Danielle Proulx, Brigitte Poupart
- Theatrical Release Date: April 13, 2012 11:46 AM
- Festivals: Sundance Film Festival
- Awards: 2012 Academy Awards Best Foreign Language Film
- On The Web IMDB Entry
Synopsis: Bachir Lazhar, an Algerian immigrant, is hired to replace an elementary school teacher who died tragically. While the class goes through a long healing process, nobody in the school is aware of Bachir's painful former life. [Synopsis courtesy of TIFF]
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Newly Minted Oscar Nominee Philippe Falardeau Discusses "Monsieur Lazhar"
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