SummaryBilal, 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 ... Read More
Directed By:Philippe Lioret
Written By:Philippe Lioret, Emmanuel Courcol, Olivier Adam, Serge Frydman
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Jul 1, 2011
75
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.
Jul 1, 2011
70
Though the issue of illegal immigration is nothing new in French cinema, Welcome makes auds care deeply for its absorbing characters.
Jul 1, 2011
70
Shooting in Calais give Welcome a realistic atmosphere with vivid details.
Jul 1, 2011
60
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.
Jul 1, 2011
60
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.
Jul 1, 2011
40
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
Tagline:Friendship has no borders. True love has no limits.
Awards
César Awards, France
• 10 Nominations
Lumiere Awards, France
• 1 Win & 4 Nominations
Gijón International Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 3 Nominations
