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Nominated Best Foreign Film Monsieur Lazhar EP085

February 11, 2012

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Quebec director, Philippe Falardeau was stunned at the announcement that Monsieur Lazhar was nominated for an Academy Award (Best Foreign Film) during the screening at Sundance Film Festival.

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