Nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, Monsieur Lazhar tells the moving and poignant story of a Montreal middle school class shaken by the death of their well-liked teacher, and the 55-year old Algerian immigrant who offers his services as a substitute teacher and aids the process of collective healing.
Just a quick note - we recommend you preview this movie before showing it to your high school students due to the theme.
2012, PG-13, 94 mins. French w/English subtitles.
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