Film Fest: Monsieur Lazhar (Canada, 2011)
Tuesday, November 4, 7:00 PM, Admin 101
Location
Administration : 101
Date & Time
November 4, 2014, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Description
Monsieur Lazhar (2011)
Director: Philippe Falardeau
Written by Philippe Falardeau, based on the stage play by Evelyne de la Chenelière
Cast: Fellag (Bachir Lazhar), Sophie Nélisse (Alice), Émilien Néron (Simon), Danielle Proulx (Mrs. Vaillancourt), Brigitte Poupart (Claire)
Set in in a francophone school in Montréal, Monsieur Lazhar is a profound story about a class of young schoolchildren who are confronted with abrupt death of their teacher. An immigrant Algerian teacher steps in as a replacement and connects through traditional yet nonconformist methods with the children. In an unsentimental tone, the film reflects on loss, guilt and healing.
In French with English subtitles. Running time: 1 hour 34 minutes.
The film is a required screening for French film Classics (MLL 215).
