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Today's film was another one of those wonderful Montreal pictures.

Monsieur Lazhar (2011)

A teacher applies for a job running a class that has just lost their previous teacher to suicide. The new teacher brings some of his own baggage.

This gentle character driven movie rests most of its case on the relationship between the teacher and two kids in the class.

It turns out that all parties find who they need upon his arrival. Very touching.

First class performances and close up camera work.

Deeply felt.

This is a NewYorkTimes Critics' Pick.

I will give it a 4 out of Netflix5. I would not mind seeing it again at all.