Overview
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.
Details
- Director
- Philippe Falardeau
- Writer
- Philippe Falardeau
- Original Language
- French
- Budget
- N/A
Cast
Brigitte Poupart
Daniel Gadouas
Danielle Proulx
Denise Lamontagne
Émilien Néron
Louis Champagne
Marie-Ève Beauregard
Mohamed Fellag
Sophie Nélisse
Vincent Millard
Keywords
african violet
algerian
backpack
blackboard
child psychologist
class photograph
death of teacher
elementary school
healing process
hugging
montreal
canada
precocious child
taking a picture
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