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Monsieur Lazhar

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Simon (Émilien Néron) and Alice (Sophie Nélisse)

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The children of MONSIEUR LAZHAR

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Simon (Émilien Néron)

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Evelyne de la Chenelière (Alice’s Mother) and Alice (Sophie Nélisse)

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Bachir Lazhar (Fellag)

Monsieur Lazhar

directed by Philippe Falardeau
starring Fellag, Sophie Nélisse, Émilien Néron, Danielle Proulx, Brigitte Poupart

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.

Awards

  • Academy Award Nomination for Best Foreign Language Film
  • Toronto International Film Festival 2011: Winner – Best Canadian Feature Film
  • Locarno Film Festival 2011: Winner – Prix Du Public Award
  • Locarno Film Festival 2011: Winner – Variety Piazza Grande Award
  • Namur Film Festival 2011: Winner – Special Jury Award
  • Hamburg Film Festival 2011: Winner – Art Cinema Award
  • Windsor International Film Festival 2011: Winner – People’s Choice Award
  • International Film Festival Rotterdam 2012: Winner – UPC Audience Award
  • Official Selection – Sundance Film Festival 2012

Press Reactions

  • Quietly intelligent and respectable, much like its protag, pic has clear crowdpleaser appeal in the arthouse arena, as evidenced by its recent Locarno audience award win. – Variety
  • An intelligent, generally cheery comedy. – IndieWIRE

Technical Information

Production Year
2011
Release Date
13 Apr 2012
Country of Production
Canada
Language
French with English subtitles
Running Time
94
Screen Ratio
2.35:1
Sound
Dolby Digital
Color
Color
Rating
PG-13

Monsieur Lazhar official site

http://www.monsieurlazharmovie.com/

Press Notes for Monsieur Lazhar
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