Monsieur Lazhar /
Nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, Monsieur Lazhar tells the poignant story of a Montreal middle school class shaken by the death of their well-liked teacher. Bachir Lazhar (Fellag), a 55-year-old Algerian immigrant, offers the school his services as a substitute teacher and is q...
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | French |
| Language Notes: | In French with English subtitles. |
| Published: |
Netherlands :
Music Box Films,
2011.
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| Online Access: | Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press) |
| Summary: | Nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, Monsieur Lazhar tells the poignant story of a Montreal middle school class shaken by the death of their well-liked teacher. Bachir Lazhar (Fellag), a 55-year-old Algerian immigrant, offers the school his services as a substitute teacher and is quickly hired. As he helps the children heal, he also learns to accept his own painful past. This moving film features exquisite performances by Fellag and a stunning ensemble of child actors. |
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| Item Description: | Title from resource description page (viewed August 21, 2017). After the piece Bashir Lazhar by Evelyne de la Chenelière. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (95 min.) |
| Playing Time: | 01:34:20 |
| Awards: | Nominated 2012 Academy Awards, Best Foreign Language Film of the Year Won 2012 Genie Awards, Best Motion Picture Won 2012 Jutra Awards, Best Film Won 2012 Jutra Awards, Best Achievement in Direction Won 2012 Palm Springs International Film Festival, Directors to Watch |