Welcome

Name: Welcome
Genre: Drama
Released: May 7, 2010
Duration: 110 min
Rating: 61

2010

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Film Movement | Release Date: May 7, 2010 | Not Rated

Summary: Bilal, a 17-year-old Kurdish refugee, has struggled his way through Europe for the last three months, trying to reunite with his girlfriend, who recently emigrated to England. But his journey comes to an abrupt halt when he is stopped by authorities in Calais, on the French side of the Channel. Left with no other alternatives, he decides toBilal, a 17-year-old Kurdish refugee, has struggled his way through Europe for the last three months, trying to reunite with his girlfriend, who recently emigrated to England. But his journey comes to an abrupt halt when he is stopped by authorities in Calais, on the French side of the Channel. Left with no other alternatives, he decides to swim across. Bilal goes to the local swimming pool to train, where he meets Simon, a middle-aged swimming instructor in turmoil over his imminent divorce. Simon agrees to help Bilal, hoping to win back the affection of his wife, who does volunteer work helping immigrants. But what begins as a relationship based on self interest, develops into something much bigger than Simon could ever have imagined, as he too will ultimately risk everything to reach happiness. (Film Movement)… Expand

Director: Philippe Lioret

Genre(s): Drama

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 110 min

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V.A. Musetto

Jul 1, 2011

Has its share of clichés and contrivances. Fortunately, compensation is provided by strong performances by veteran actor Vincent Lindon as the coach and newcomer Firat Ayverdi as the refugee. Read full review

Stephen Holden

Jul 1, 2011

Compelling, finely balanced immigration drama. Read full review

Boxoffice Magazine Ed Schied

Jul 1, 2011

Shooting in Calais give Welcome a realistic atmosphere with vivid details. Read full review

Jay Weissberg

Jul 1, 2011

Though the issue of illegal immigration is nothing new in French cinema, Welcome makes auds care deeply for its absorbing characters. Read full review

Bernard Besserglik

Jul 1, 2011

The movie offers no simple solutions, nor even a feel-good ending, but throws a cold light on the human tragedy that underlies many of today's headlines. Read full review

David Fear

Jul 1, 2011

Francophiles understand that Vincent Lindon's presence in any film is a bonus, as few actors know how to translate sad-eyed, macho gruffness into so many different flavors. Read full review

Vadim Rizov

Jul 1, 2011

Heavy ironies like that drop regularly, undermining both the film's intentions and the drama. Read full review

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