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Nominated Best Foreign Film Monsieur Lazhar EP085

Monsieur-Lazhar

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.

At an interview during the Tribeca Film Festival, he talks about quiet control in character study and storytelling while garnering Six Genie Awards for Best Film, Best Actor, Best Director.

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