Welcome (2009)

Directed by

Philippe Lioret

Genre

drama film

Country

France

Runtime

1h 50m

Rated

12

Rating

7.1 of 10 from 261 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A swimming instructor in Calais agrees to help a teenage Kurdish refugee who is determined to swim across the English Channel to reach his girlfriend in London. The film focuses on the daily risks and struggles faced by migrants waiting in the port city.

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What happens

Welcome is a 2009 French film directed by Philippe Lioret. It stars Vincent Lindon and features Firat Ayverdi and Derya Ayverdi in their inaugural roles. The film was released on 11 March 2009 in France. The director wanted to highlight the plight of immigrants living in Calais, France, and their plans to reach the United Kingdom. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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