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  • 2010
  • Not Rated
  • Film Movement
  • 1 h 50 m
  • 2010
  • Not Rated
  • Film Movement
  • 1 h 50 m

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...

Directed By: Philippe Lioret

Written By: Emmanuel Courcol, Olivier Adam, Serge Frydman, Philippe Lioret

  • 2010
  • Not Rated
  • Film Movement
  • 1 h 50 m
  • 2010
  • Not Rated
  • Film Movement
  • 1 h 50 m

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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...

Directed By: Philippe Lioret

Written By: Emmanuel Courcol, Olivier Adam, Serge Frydman, Philippe Lioret

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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57% Positive
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43% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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57% Positive
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43% Mixed
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75
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.
By V.A. Musetto FULL REVIEW
70
Jul 1, 2011
Though the issue of illegal immigration is nothing new in French cinema, Welcome makes auds care deeply for its absorbing characters.
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70
Jul 1, 2011
Compelling, finely balanced immigration drama.
By Stephen Holden FULL REVIEW
70
Jul 1, 2011
Shooting in Calais give Welcome a realistic atmosphere with vivid details.
By Ed Schied FULL REVIEW
60
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.
By David Fear FULL REVIEW
60
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.
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40
Jul 1, 2011
Heavy ironies like that drop regularly, undermining both the film's intentions and the drama.
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Production Company Nord-Ouest Films, Studio 37, France 3 Cinéma, Mars Distribution, Fin Août Productions, Canal+, CinéCinéma, Artémis Productions, Cofinova 5, Uni Étoile 5, Cinémage 3, Banque Populaire Images 9, Sofica Soficinéma 4, Agence Nationale pour la Cohésion Sociale et l'Egalité des Chances (ACSE), C.R.R.A.V. Nord Pas de Calais, Région Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC), MEDIA Programme of the European Union, The Bureau
Release Date May 7, 2010
Duration 1 h 50 m
Rating Not Rated
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Tagline Friendship has no borders. True love has no limits.
Website http://www.filmmovement.com/filmcatalog/?MerchandiseID=219
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Awards

César Awards, France
• 10 Nominations
Gijón International Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 3 Nominations
Berlin International Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations

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