It was featured at the Whistler Film Festival in December 2011 , and selected for the 2012 Sundance Film Festival .
Monsieur Lazhar debuted at the Locarno International Film Festival in August 2011 , followed by a screening at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2011 .
Monsieur Lazhar was featured at the Whistler Film Festival in December 2011 , and selected for the 2012 Sundance Film Festival .
Monsieur Lazhar debuted at the Locarno International Film Festival in August 2011 , followed by a screening at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2011 .