Welcome
"Friendship has no borders. True love has no limits."
Originally released in 2009. Welcome is a drama/romance film. directed by Philippe Lioret.
Starring Vincent Lindon, Firat Ayverdi, and Audrey Dana
Synopsis
Bilal is 17 years old, a Kurdish boy from Iraq. He sets off on an adventure-filled journey across Europe. He wants to get to England to see his love who lives there. Bilal finally reaches Calais, but how do you cover 32 kilometers of the English Channel when you can't swim? The boy soon discovers that his trip won't be as easy as he imagined... The community of struggling illegal aliens in Calais
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 11, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (254 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Nord-Ouest Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Welcome about?
Bilal is 17 years old, a Kurdish boy from Iraq. He sets off on an adventure-filled journey across Europe. He wants to get to England to see his love who lives there. Bilal finally reaches Calais, b...
Who directed Welcome?
Welcome was directed by Philippe Lioret.
How long is Welcome?
Welcome has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Welcome released?
Welcome was released on March 11, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Welcome?
The main cast of Welcome includes Vincent Lindon, Firat Ayverdi, Audrey Dana, Olivier Rabourdin, Derya Ayverdi.
Is Welcome worth watching?
Welcome has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 254 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.