Welcome? Immigration on film 2009 / Director: Philippe Lioret
Welcome
The subject of Philippe Lioret’s compelling social drama ”Welcome” is those who are not -- welcome, that is. The bitter irony of the title is evident from first to last in the story of a young Kurd who aims to swim to England and the swimming instructor who tries to help him get there.
The movie hit French screens trailing clouds of controversy after a government minister complained of its sympathetic view of illegal immigrants and those who give them aid or shelter. But Lioret hangs his polemic on a strong, simple story line that will engage audiences worldwide and appeal even to those who take a more restrictive view than the filmmaker on such issues.
– BERNARD BESSERGLIK, HOLLYWOOD REPORTERFrance (2009)
Duration: 110 min
Dialogue: French, Kurdish
Subtitles: English
Duration: 110 min
Dialogue: French, Kurdish
Subtitles: English
