New Monsieur Lazhar movie list

New movie list Monsieur Lazhar In Montreal, an elementary school teacher dies abruptly. Having learned of the incident in the newspaper, Bachir Lazhar (Mohamed Fellag), a 55-year-old Algerian immigrant, goes to the school to offer his services as a substitute teacher. Quickly hired to replace the deceased, he finds himself in an establishment in crisis, while going through his own personal tragedy. The cultural gap between Bachir and his class is made immediately apparent when he gives them a dictation exercise that is beyond their reach. Little by little, Bachir learns to better know this group of shaken but endearing kids, among whom are Alice and Simon, two charismatic pupils particularly affected by their teacher's death. While the class goes through the healing process, nobody in the school is aware of Bachir's painful past; nor do they suspect that he is at risk of being deported at any moment. -- (C) Music Box Release Date Monsieur Lazhar Apr 13, 2012 Limited
Actors For Monsieur Lazhar
Mohamed Fellag,Sophie Nelisse,Emilien Neron,Danielle Proulx,Brigitte Poupart,Louis Champagne,Jules Philip,Francine Ruel,Sophie Sanscartier,Seddik Benslimane,Marie-Ève Beauregard,Louis-David Leblanc,Millard Vincent,Andre Robitaille,Daniel Gadouas,Stéphane Demers,Evelyne De La Cheneliere,Marie Charlebois,Nico Lagarde
Genres Monsieur Lazhar : Drama,Art House & International,Comedy
User Ranting Monsieur Lazhar : 4.1
User Percentage For Monsieur Lazhar : 88 %
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All Critics Ranting For Monsieur Lazhar : 8.2
All Critics Count For Monsieur Lazhar : 109
All Critics Percentage For Monsieur Lazhar : 97 %
Review For Monsieur Lazhar
A gentle film can still be searing in its effect on an audience, something that "Monsieur Lazhar" proves emphatically. Bill Goodykoontz-Arizona Republic With a few folds, this story could have made a script for John Barrymore, like Topaze, or for Chaplin. Stanley Kauffmann-The New Republic A sad, reflective study of the possibilities, and the impossibilities, inherent in the teacher-student relationship. Steven Rea-Philadelphia Inquirer "Monsieur Lazhar" is good. Really good. Ann Hornaday-Washington Post The film is rich in naturalistic, tossed-off details. Colin Covert-Minneapolis Star Tribune A standard liberal tale about an inspirational teacher gradually deepens into a quiet study of how grief works its way through a community. J. R. Jones-Chicago Reader Philippe Falardeau's direction is a model of the notion that less is more, and this film is a treat well worth savoring. Mark Deming-TV Guide's Movie Guide This is cinema at its most impactful. Liam Maguren-Flicks.co.nz By the time you realise how invested you are in this tale it is too late: Monsieur Lazhar has you. I consider myself a cinematic Chuck Norris, but this film had me blubbering like a baby. Adam Ross-The Aristocrat While "Monsieur Lazhar" is a decent film, I wish it would have done more to stand out from other similar films. Jeff Beck-Examiner.com The film understands the complex bond between teachers and students, and how the classroom is a sacred space they share for a short time before moving on. Rob Thomas-Capital Times (Madison, WI) Thankfully, the impressive cast of child actors actually behave like children, not like miniature adults. Jim Schembri-3AW Monsieur Lazhar is a film to cherish. Alice Tynan-Limelight Monsieur Lazhar never pretends to be anything but a grown-up fable, and it's a captivating one. Jim Poe-FILMINK (Australia) Phillipe Falardeau, who adapted the play into a screenplay, can't entirely paper over a few niggling loose ends, but overall this disturbing film is very effective indeed. David Stratton-At the Movies (Australia) Lazhar is something of a puzzle, and much of the pleasure of Philippe Falardeau's film lies in the gradual unfolding of his reserved yet impulsive personality. Jake Wilson-The Age (Australia) Very few films offer a moral grandeur, as well as a political foundation; very few films have such poised and brilliant performances from unknown actors. Paul Byrnes-Sydney Morning Herald Monsieur Lazhar is a film that focuses on humanity when at its most vulnerable, with the film itself a warm embrace that will evoke tears of joy. Matthew Pejkovic-Matt's Movie Reviews Beautifully performed by all the actors, not least the youngsters Andrew L. Urban-Urban Cinefile The fact that both teacher and students are in need of protection adds greatly to the poignancy and Falardeau delivers an emotionally rich film filled with nuance, grace and subtlety Louise Keller-Urban Cinefile Monsieur Lazhar is the rare film that respects the complexities and contradictions of grief. Chuck Bowen-Slant Magazine Under Falardeau's inconspicuous lens, life plays out with rare authenticity; not just its tragedies, but its triumphs, its mishaps and its incidental interludes Tom Clift-Moviedex In Monsieur Lazhar, education can prevail over its literal restrictions. Teachers may make mistakes, but the good ones emphasize independence and intelligence. And interpretation. They serve inquisitiveness, not inquisition. Tony Macklin-tonymacklin.net Falardeau's adaptation of fellow Québécois Evelyne de la Chenelière's play honours the power of the written word (a motif reinforced throughout the film), and expands on its stage origins via remarkably-assured cinematic touches. Simon Foster-sbs.com.au Falardeau dances delicately along the razor's edge of the familiar and the conventional. But he does so with tact and taste and just the right blend of tension and relief. Shawn Levy-Oregonian This moving film features exquisite performances by Fellag and a stunning ensemble of child actors. The movie also gets high marks in cinematography, sound, original musical score and editing. Keith Cohen-Entertainment Spectrum