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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.
Original Release
09/10/2011
US Release
04/13/2012
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Mohamed Fellag | Bachir Lazhar |
| Sophie Nelisse | Alice L'Écuyer |
| Emilien Neron | Simon |
| Marie-Ève Beauregard | Marie-Frédérique |
| Vincent Millard | Victor |
| Seddik Benslimane | Abdelmalek |
| Louis-David Leblanc | Boris |
| Gabriel Verdier | Jordan |
| Marianne Soucy-Lord | Shanel |
| Danielle Proulx | Mme Vaillancourt |
Directors
Writers
Évelyne de la Chenelière, Philippe Falardeau
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Mohamed Fellag | Bachir Lazhar |
| Sophie Nelisse | Alice L'Écuyer |
| Emilien Neron | Simon |
| Marie-Ève Beauregard | Marie-Frédérique |
| Vincent Millard | Victor |
| Seddik Benslimane | Abdelmalek |
| Louis-David Leblanc | Boris |
| Gabriel Verdier | Jordan |
| Marianne Soucy-Lord | Shanel |
| Danielle Proulx | Mme Vaillancourt |
| Brigitte Poupart | Claire |
| Jules Philip | Gaston |
| Louis Champagne | Concierge |
| Daniel Gadouas | Me Gilbert Danis |
| Francine Ruel | Mme Dumas |
| Sophie Sanscartier | Audrée |
| Nicole-Sylvie Lagarde | Psychologue |
| André Robitaille | Commissaire |
| Marie Charlebois | Procureur |
| Stéphane Demers | Père de Marie-Frédérique |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Luc Déry | Producer |
| Kim McCraw | Producer |
| Claude Paiement | Producer |
Editors
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Monsieur Lazhar (Uk)
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2012 | Oscar | Best Foreign Language Film of the Year | Nominated |
