However , producers Luc Dery and Kim McCraw attended a performance with director Philippe Falardeau , and Falardeau expressed excitement about making a film version .
The source material Bachir Lazhar is a one - character play , making it a challenge to adapt for the screen .
Producers Luc Dery and Kim McCraw attended a performance with director Philippe Falardeau , and Falardeau expressed excitement about making a film version .
The source material Bachir Lazhar is a one - character play , making it a challenge to adapt for the screen .