Synopsis
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.
Facts
Awards
Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television Award for Best Motion Picture, Toronto International Film Festival Award for Best Canadian Film
Setting
Montreal
Production
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Original language
French
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Academy Awards 2012 academy_award
- Sundance Film Festival 2012 generic
- Locarno International Film Festival 2011 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 2011 generic
