RUNNING TIME: 1:34
STARRING: Fellag, Sophie Nélisse, Émilien Néron, Danielle Proulx, Brigitte Poupart
DIRECTOR: Philippe Falardeau
PRODUCER(S): Luc Dery, Kim Mccraw
WRITER(S): Philippe Falardeau
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: 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.