If you loved Chuck, try Monsieur Lazhar
A bridge between a film you've already seen and one most people haven't. Here's what they share, and what the second one does that the first one doesn't.
What they share
Both films are directed by Philippe Falardeau, and they sit in Drama territory. If that's the register that drew you to Chuck, the second film will land in a comparable space — through a different lens.
What Monsieur Lazhar is
A substitute teacher's tender tenure unfolds against Montréal's frostbite backdrop. Bachir Lazhar shepherds grieving children through lessons while hiding his own refugee status and sorrow. His quiet competence only sharpens the lingering ache of absence.

