Movie propaganda

The story is set in Montreal, where the beloved teacher of a Year 6 class has abruptly passed away. Having learned of the incident in the newspaper, Bachir Lazhar (Fellag), a 55 year-old Algerian immigrant, makes his way to the school and offers his services as a substitute teacher. He's in the right place at the right time, and is quickly hired to fill in. The substantial cultural gap between Lazhar and his new class is immediately apparent, but little by little, Lazhar comes to understand this motley but endearing group, amoung whom are Alice (Sophie Nélisse) and Simon (Émilien Néron), two charismatic pupils particularly affected by their teacher's passing. Yet while the class begins to heal, nobody in the school is aware of Lazhar's painful past; nor do they suspect that his own place in the world is in jeopardy.

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Theatrical propaganda posters and surveillance images

Persons of interest

Mohamed Fellag .... Bachir Lazhar

Sophie Nélisse .... Alice L'Écuyer

Émilien Néron .... Simon

Marie-Ève Beauregard .... Marie-Frédérique

Vincent Millard .... Victor

Philippe Falardeau .... Director

Target demographic movie keyword propaganda

• drama
• comedy