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10/09/2011 Drama, Comedy 1h 34m
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No matter where you go... there you are

Overview

During a harsh Montréal winter, an elementary-school class is left reeling after its teacher commits suicide. Bachir Lazhar, a charismatic Algerian immigrant, steps in as the substitute teacher for the classroom of traumatized children. All the while, he must keep his personal life tucked away: the fact that he is seeking political refuge in Québec – and that he, like the children, has suffered an appalling loss.

  1. Philippe Falardeau

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Mohamed Fellag

    Bachir Lazhar

  2. Émilien Néron

    Simon

  3. Danielle Proulx

    Mme Vaillancourt

  4. Sophie Nélisse

    Alice L'Écuyer

  5. Marie-Ève Beauregard

    Marie-Frédérique

  6. Denise Lamontagne

    Parent

  7. Brigitte Poupart

    Claire

  8. Louis Champagne

    Concierge

  9. Daniel Gadouas

    Me Gilbert Danis

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Status
Released

Original Language
French

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$6,581,915.00

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