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Description
R tells the poignant story of a Montreal middle school class shaken by the death of their well-liked teacher. Bachir Lazhar (Fellag), a 55-year-old Algerian immigrant, offers the school his services as a substitute teacher and is quickly hired. As he helps the children heal, he also learns to accept his own painful past. This moving film features exquisite performances by Fellag and a stunning ensemble of child actors.
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Directors
Philippe FalardeauStudio
CinedigmSubtitles
EnglishReleased year
2012Age rating
Duration
1 h 34 minGenres
Foreign/IndependentWriters
Philippe FalardeauEvelyne De La Chenelière