Francophone Film Festival
Monsieur Lazhar
Fri, Nov 2, 2012 at 7:15 pm
Preus-Brandt Forum - map
After the death of a well-liked teacher shakes a Montreal middle school class, Bachir Lazhar (Fellag), a 55-year-old Algerian immigrant, offers his services as a substitute. As he helps the children heal, he also learns to accept his own painful past. Nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, Monsieur Lazhar features exquisite performances by Fellag and a stunning ensemble of child actors. (94 min.)
The CLU Fall 2012 Francophone Film Festival is made possible with a grant from the Community Leaders Association. All films are subtitled in English. Admission is free.
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