Monsieur Lazhar

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.

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  Mohamed Fellag

  Bachir Lazhar
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  Émilien Néron

  Simon
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  Danielle Proulx

  Mme Vaillancourt
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  Sophie Nélisse

  Alice L'Écuyer
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  Marie-Ève Beauregard

  Marie-Frédérique
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  Denise Lamontagne

  Parent
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  Brigitte Poupart

  Claire
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  Louis Champagne

  Concierge
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  Daniel Gadouas

  Me Gilbert Danis
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  Vincent Millard

  Victor