Monsieur Lazhar
2012 • Comedy/Drama • Rated PG-13 • 94 Minutes
| In Theaters | April 13, 2012 | |||
| On 4K UHD | Not Available | |||
| On Blu-ray | August 28, 2012 | |||
| On DVD | August 28, 2012 | |||
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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.
Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material, a disturbing image and brief language.
Box office gross: $1.9 million. View box office history.
Presented in French.
Released by Music Box Films. See more credits.
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