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Toronto Public Library – S. Walter Stewart presents Monsieur Lazhar

Toronto Public Library - S. Walter Stewart

Toronto

April 17, 2026

6:00 PM

Free

French

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Monsieur Lazhar

Director Philippe Falardeau
Run Time 95min
Genre Drama
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Summary

Bachir Lazhar (Fellag) is an Algerian immigrant who is hired at a Montreal elementary school to replace a teacher who has died unexpectedly and tragically.

Coming from a completely different culture, Monsieur Lazhar must go through a steep learning curve as he comes up against a stubborn class of quirky 11- and 12-year-olds and the school’s rigid administrative standards. And while the school goes through the long process of grieving and healing, it is gradually suspected that Monsieur Lazhar is not entirely who he has claimed to be. This is a touching story of loss and an emotionally powerful exploration of how adults help children cope with intractable issues of life and death for which none of us is truly equipped.

The film was short-listed for the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar.

Cast Mohamed Fellag, Sophie Nélisse, Émilien Néron, Danielle Proulx, Bridgette Poupart

Ratings by Province or Territory

PG
Alberta
PG
British Columbia
PG
Manitoba
PG
New Brunswick
NR
Newfoundland and Labrador
PG
Nova Scotia
PG
Northwest Territories
PG
Nunavut
PG
Ontario
PG
Prince Edward Island
G
Québec
PG
Saskatchewan
NR
Yukon

Event Primary Language

French

Event Details

No Ticket Required.

Apr
17
Toronto Public Library – S. Walter Stewart presents Monsieur Lazhar
6:00 PM – 8:30 pm, EDT
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Accessibility

Venue deemed accessible by event host. Wheelchair ramp, elevator.

Address

Toronto Public Library - S. Walter Stewart, 170 Memorial Park Avenue, Toronto, ON, M4J 2K5
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