Monsieur Lazhar 2011

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
81%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
20%
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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.

Mohamed Fellag

as Bachir Lazhar

Émilien Néron

as Simon

Danielle Proulx

as Mme Vaillancourt

Sophie Nélisse

as Alice L'Écuyer

Marie-Ève Beauregard

as Marie-Frédérique

Denise Lamontagne

as Parent

Brigitte Poupart

as Claire

Louis Champagne

as Concierge

Daniel Gadouas

as Me Gilbert Danis

Vincent Millard

as Victor

Director:

Philippe Falardeau

Writer:

Evelyne de la Chenelière, Philippe Falardeau

Genres:

Drama,Comedy

Release Date:

2011 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

94 min

MMPA Rating:

None

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Monsieur Lazhar

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Mohamed Fellag

as Bachir Lazhar

Émilien Néron

as Simon

Danielle Proulx

as Mme Vaillancourt

Sophie Nélisse

as Alice L'Écuyer

Marie-Ève Beauregard

as Marie-Frédérique

Denise Lamontagne

as Parent

Brigitte Poupart

as Claire

Louis Champagne

as Concierge

Daniel Gadouas

as Me Gilbert Danis

Vincent Millard

as Victor

Seddik Benslimane

as Abdelmalek

Gabriel Verdier

as Jordan

Jules Philip

as Gaston

Francine Ruel

as Mme Dumas

Sophie Sanscartier

as Audrée

Nicole-Sylvie Lagarde

as Psychologue

André Robitaille

as Commissaire

Marie Charlebois

as Procureur

Evelyne de la Chenelière

as Mère d'Alice

Stéphane Demers

as Père de Marie-Frédérique

Nathalie Costa

as Mère de Marie-Frédérique

Judith Baribeau

as Professeur d'anglais

Jose Arandi

as Professeur de judo

Emmanuelle Girard

as Professeur

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