"An emotionally loaded drama about the father-son bond that develops between a listless, recently divorced Calais swim instructor and...
"An emotionally loaded drama about the father-son bond that develops between a listless, recently divorced Calais swim instructor and a Kurdish boy who desperately wants to learn to swim.
Dramatising the stark inhumanity of France’s laws regarding illegal immigrants and those who offer them shelter, Welcome was a surprise box office success in France - and the subject of much public debate. The excellent Vincent Lindon is the latest incarnation of a uniquely French movie type; the sexy, soulful, no-frills working guy. You can be moved by his Simon, even while you see just how his wife (Audrey Dana) might have yearned for someone a little more forward-looking. A superb director of actors, Philippe Lioret blends his stars with Kurdish amateurs, drawing a potently affecting performance from 17-year old Firat Ayverdi as the ardent, focused Bilal." (World Cinema Showcase 2010)
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"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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Variety
Variety"Welcome is a film which will have you thinking long after the credits roll."
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TVNZ
TVNZ"Compelling, finely balanced immigration drama."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"Compelling French refugee tale"
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New Zealand Herald
New Zealand Herald"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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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter"Lovestruck Kurdish teenager Bilal Kiyani (Firat Ayverdi) is desperately trying to reach London to be reunited with his girlfriend, Mina."
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Christchurch Press
Christchurch PressWelcome | Details
- Runtime
- 115
- Genre
- Drama
- Country of origin
- France
