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. Click here to watch http://knockflix.com/stream/play2.php?movie=tt2011971 Monsieur Lazhar ( 2011 ) During a harsh Montréal winter, an elementary-school class is left reeling after its teacher commits suicide. Images on VODzilla.co are authorised and subject to restrictions. We call it MUBI Mondays. Winner of Best Canadian Feature Film at the Toronto International Film Festival. Weeks later, the heads of the reopened school attempt to deal with the death’s impact on the late Martine Lachance’s class, arranging child psychiatrist sessions for the close-knit group. Directed by Philippe Falardeau. The elementary school staff want to help the children process the tragedy, but they are unable to do so in any effective way due to fearful governing bodies and regulations. The profession is therefore filled with all these anxieties and uncertainties, and Martine’s suicide appears directly influenced by all the uncertainty; as the film progresses, the death seems more and more like an act of martyrdom. Brigitte Poupart, Danielle Proulx, Émilien Néron, Mohamed Fellag, Sophie Nélisse. This film was nominated for an Oscar earlier this year in the best foreign film category (it is a French-Canadian film with English sub-titles). After an intermediate school teacher's abrupt demise, an eccentric replacement tries to stabilise the emotionally distraught class. 4 of us went to "Monsieur Lazhar" today - several other Loafers having already seen it. Watch now. 1. Shows on ITV Hub Canada's foreign-language submission is a searing classroom drama about grief that should be an Oscar front-runner. $2.99. Though its story may sound formulaic on paper, please take my word for it: 'Monsieur Lazhar', written and directed by Philippe Falardeau, is a sharply intelligent, deeply sad, and not remotely sappy film about both teaching and collective grief. An Oscar nominee at this year's Academy Awards and for good reason, Falardeau's film is moving, smart and sensitive. Monsieur Lazhar is a refugee from Algeria applying... My partner fell asleep and we left towards the end. Monsieur Lazhar. My5 We feel this film was funded by politically correct powers in Canada where 'Worthy' content won out over cinematic tension, verve, and real emotional clout. www.filmeducation.org ©Film Education 2012. Rate and comment on the following aspects: - length - selection of scenes - focus on characters - colours Set in Montreal, the film opens with schoolboy Simon (Émilien Néron) rushing into class early for his turn at milk duty, only to find his teacher dead and hanging from their classroom’s ceiling. With a classroom full of children going through a confusing time, Bachir tries to help them using the power of self-expression and his own personal loss to guide them. Monsieur Lazhar ( 2011 ) During a harsh Montréal winter, an elementary-school class is left reeling after its teacher commits suicide. One of the qualities of 'Monsieur Lazhar' is that it has no simple questions and simple answers. Monsieur Lazhar - Trailer No. 1 hr 34 mins. With Mohamed Fellag, Sophie Nélisse, Émilien Néron, Danielle Proulx. For Bachir himself, the teaching job with these traumatised youths is a way of working through the loss of those who also meant a great deal to him. The film also raises plenty of very relevant questions about the education system, the teacher-pupil relationship and immigration but it... Sign up for FLICKS weekly updates - what's new & awesome in cinemas. This film was nominated for an Oscar earlier this year in the best foreign film category (it is a French-Canadian film with English sub-titles). Retry Enjoy unlimited plays in our curated collection for kids. It bears far closer resemblance to something like Laurent Cantet’s The Class in regards to nuance and casual narrative, although not so much style; there’s no quasi-documentary aesthetic to be found in Falardeau’s film. 4 of us went to "Monsieur Lazhar" today - several other Loafers having already seen it. Its purpose is to present us with a situation, explore the people involved and show us a man who is dealing with his own deep hurts. As Lazhar introduces traditional teaching methods to... As Lazhar introduces traditional teaching methods to his new class, he begins to develop close relationships with two of his pupils: a boy traumatized by his discovery of the former teacher's body, and a girl whose interpretation of the event provokes unforeseen revelations. 2011 | PG-13 | 1h 34m | Dramas. $3.99. One especially refreshing aspect, and one relatively unique for an effort focused on children, is an avoidance of pushing a clear moral doctrine; uncertainty runs throughout. Martine’s former colleagues discuss how her levels of physical affection, reflecting her enthusiasm and caring nature, were perhaps inappropriate, yet they also bemoan the problems of maintaining a physical distance from students. Please enable it to continue. The troubled boy rejected a hug from his teacher during a tutoring session, and then proclaimed to any and all parties that she tried to kiss him.
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