Monsieur Lazhar

2012· 94 min★ 7.5· Comedy, Drama

At a Montréal public grade school, an Algerian immigrant is hired to replace a popular teacher who committed suicide in her classroom. While helping his students deal with their grief, his own recent loss is revealed.

Cast: Mohamed Fellag, Sophie Nélisse, Émilien Néron

Director: Philippe Falardeau