Review of Monsieur Lazhar (2011) by Tor M — 07 Nov 2017
A primary school teacher hangs herself in her classroom. The kids are shocked, the employees are devastated. They want to keep it low-key, both for the kids and the community, but they do need a replacement.
Out of nothing comes Lazhar. He is really good with the kids, he cares for them, he teach and change their minds and visons. He is a refugee from Algeria, where he never had any teaching experience at all. In short - he should not lead a class, at least not on paper. OK film that really shows many aspects of being a teacher. The placing of knowledge comes in some place after after morals, values and human emotions.
Never flat, time flew by, but sadly it's never any hights or big conflics that really engage here. It could actually have been a bit longer - something I rearly wish for.
6.5 out of 10 violets.
This review of Monsieur Lazhar (2011) was written by Tor M on 07 Nov 2017.
Monsieur Lazhar has generally received very positive reviews.
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