Monsieur Lazhar
A tale of grief that inspires
3.9/5 (1,962 ratings)
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.
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Critic's Reviews
"Touching drama explores grief and cultural integration with grace."
Herbert Schmid
Jun 20, 2012
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"A quietly powerful, subtle, and deeply moving film."
Marjorie Baumgarten
May 4, 2012
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"A poignant and intelligent drama on loss and new beginnings."
Anne-Claire Jaulin
Jan 11, 2012
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"A sensitive, profound look at childhood grief and healing."
Emilio Luna
May 11, 2012
Read full article"A poignant, realistic drama with a standout performance."
Alexandros Kyriazis
Apr 24, 2012
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Sébastien Schreurs
Dec 12, 2011
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