Sundance 2012: Monsieur Lazhar receives Standing Ovation at Sundance – then nominated for Academy Award as Best Foreign Language Film
Out of all the films I’ve screened so far here at Sundance, Monsieur Lazhar, written and directed by Philippe Falardeau is the only one that’s received a full standing ovation. To its merit, it was announced that it’s secured an Academy Award nomination for best foreign-language film.
