Monsieur Lazhar — Official Trailer

Synopsis

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 – and that he, like the children, has suffered an appalling loss.

Cast & Crew

Directed by Philippe Falardeau

• Mohamed Fellag
  as Bachir Lazhar
• Émilien Néron
  as Simon
• Danielle Proulx
  as Mme Vaillancourt
• Sophie Nélisse
  as Alice L'Écuyer
• Marie-Ève Beauregard
  as Marie-Frédérique
• Denise Lamontagne
  as Parent