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MONSIEUR LAZHAR

Director:

  Philippe Falardeau
  

Year Released:

  2011

Jan's Rating:

Rich's Rating:

4 out of 5

4 out of 5

Key Performances:

  Mohamed Fellag
  Sophie Nelisse
  Emilien Neron
  Danielle Prouix
  Brigitte Poupart
Movie Haiku:2011 nominee for Best Foreign Language Oscar (from Canada), this is the story a refugee from Algeria (Fellag) who subs for a class of Middle School students tramatized by the suicide of their teacher. Fine acting by both adults & kids brings this tale to life.

ADDITIONAL FF2 INFO ABOUT THIS FILM:

Women filmmakers?

  No

Jewish content?

  No

Haiku Posted:

  2012