Star rating -
8/10
Fellag
plays an Algerian immigrant who steps in to teach a class of French
Canadian 11 and 12 year olds after their beloved teacher has hung herself in
their Montreal school classroom. His more orthodox, rigid methods are not what the children are used to. But both
he and they grow in their respect for each other, as he helps them to come to
terms with their terrible experience.
But
Monsieur Lazhar has a dark past of his own, which inevitably rears its head.
This is a beautiful, subtle and moving film which features some great
performances from the class of young actors, and a terrific portrayal of their substitute
new teacher.
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