Monsieur Lazhar

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.

Director: Philippe Falardeau
Producer: Kim McCraw
Producer: Luc Dery
Actor: Emilien Neron
Actor: Sophie Nelisse
Actor: Mohamed Fellag
Actor: Sophie Nélisse
Actor: Émilien Néron
Actor: Danielle Proulx
Actor: Brigitte Poupart
Actor: Louis Champagne
Actor: Jules Philip
Actor: Francine Ruel
Actor: Sophie Sanscartier
Actor: Seddik Benslimane
Actor: Marie-Eve Beauregard
Actor: Louis-David Leblanc
Actor: Evelyne De La Cheneliere
Actor: Andre Robitaille
Actor: Daniel Gadouas
Actor: Marie Charlebois
Actor: Nico Lagarde
Actor: Stephane Demers
Actor: Vincent Millard