Monsieur Lazhar
Release Date: 2011-09-10
Runtime: 94 mins
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.
Details
Runtime
94 minutes
Release Date
2011-09-10
Budget
$0
Box Office Earnings
$6,581,915
Production Companies
Awards and Nominations
Oscar - FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
Year:
2012
Status:
🎭 Nominated
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What is the runtime of the Monsieur Lazhar ?
The movie is approximately 94 minutes long.
What is the Monsieur Lazhar's release date?
2011-09-10 marks the official release date of the movie.
What genre is the Monsieur Lazhar?
The movie belongs to the Drama Comedy genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.
Who directed Monsieur Lazhar?
The movie was directed by
What is the Monsieur Lazhar's budget?
The movie had an estimated budget of $0 .
How much did Monsieur Lazhar movie earn at the box office?
A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $6,581,915 at the box office.
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Major production companies include micro_scope CBC Téléfilm Canada .
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