Release Date: 2011-09-10
Runtime: 94
Languages: Français
Rating: 7.1
Votes: 323
Genres: Drama | Comedy
Director: Philippe Falardeau
Description: 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 th...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.Read More
Production Companies:
micro_scope
CBC
