Directed by:
Philippe FalardeauScreenplay:
Philippe FalardeauCinematography:
Ronald PlanteComposer:
Martin LéonCast:
Mohamed Fellag, Sophie Nélisse, Émilien Néron, Brigitte Poupart, Judith Baribeau, Stéphane Demers, Daniel Gadouas, Danielle Proulx, Louis Champagne (more)VOD (1)
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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. 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 Fellag and a stunning ensemble of child actors. (Music Box Films)
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Mohamed Fellag
Algeria
Best movies:
What the Day Owes the Night (2012)
Monsieur Lazhar (2011)
Michou d'Auber (2007)
Sophie Nélisse
Canada
Best movies:
The Book Thief (2013)
Monsieur Lazhar (2011)
Pawn Sacrifice (2014)
Émilien Néron
Best movies:
Monsieur Lazhar (2011)
Brigitte Poupart
Best movies:
Monsieur Lazhar (2011)
Ravenous (2017)
Kuessipan (2019)
Judith Baribeau
Best movies:
Monsieur Lazhar (2011)
Head in the Clouds (2004)
Taking Lives (2004)
Stéphane Demers
Canada
Best movies:
The Aviator (2004)
Monsieur Lazhar (2011)
Imaginaerum (2012)
Daniel Gadouas
Canada
Best movies:
Monsieur Lazhar (2011)
Omerta, la loi du silence (1996) (series)
Suspicions (2010)
Danielle Proulx
Canada
Best movies:
C.R.A.Z.Y. (2005)
Monsieur Lazhar (2011)
Louis Champagne
Canada
Best movies:
Monsieur Lazhar (2011)
The Successor (2023)
Evelyne de la Chenelière
Canada
Best movies:
The Terminal (2004)
The Age of Ignorance (2007)
Monsieur Lazhar (2011)
Hélène Grégoire
Canada
Best movies:
Quest for Fire (1981)
C.R.A.Z.Y. (2005)
Monsieur Lazhar (2011)
Charles Champagne
Best movies:
Orphan (2009)
Monsieur Lazhar (2011)
I'm Not There (2007)
Marie-Ève Beauregard
Best movies:
Aurore (2005)
Mr. Nobody (2009)
Monsieur Lazhar (2011)
André Robitaille
Canada
Best movies:
The Age of Ignorance (2007)
Monsieur Lazhar (2011)
Good Cop Bad Cop (2006)