Welcome
- Drama
- Romance
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
Welcome is a 2009 drama-romance film following Bilal, a 17-year-old Kurdish boy from Iraq who embarks on a perilous journey across Europe to reach England and reunite with his love. The film chronicles his struggles as an illegal immigrant, culminating in Calais where he faces the daunting challenge of crossing the English Channel. It's a poignant exploration of desperation, determination, and the human cost of borders.
When does Welcome come out?
Where to watch
Streaming availability in United States
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In cinemas
Theatrical release in United States
No date confirmed for United States yet · Earliest worldwide: Wide release in France
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Digital purchase & rental in United States
Not available to rent or buy in United States yet. Available to rent or buy in: Australia · Belgium · Switzerland · France · New Zealand
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Vincent LindonSimon
Firat AyverdiBilal
Audrey DanaMarion
Olivier RabourdinLe lieutenant de police
Derya AyverdiMîna
Yannick RenierAlain
Thierry GodardBruno
Jean-Paul ComartLe gradé chez Simon
Fırat ÇelikKoban
Mehmet Selim AkgulZoran
Murat SubaşıMirko
Behi Djanati AtaiLa mère de Mina
Patrick LigardesLe voisin de Simon
Jean-Pol BrissartLe juge
Blandine PélissierLa juge aux affaires familiales
Trailer
Welcome (2009) - Trailer English Subs
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When was Welcome released?
Welcome premiered on March 11, 2009.
What is Welcome about?
The film follows Bilal, a 17-year-old Kurdish boy from Iraq, as he travels across Europe hoping to reach England to see his love. His journey becomes increasingly difficult when he reaches Calais and confronts the challenge of crossing the English Channel without being able to swim.
Where can I watch Welcome?
Welcome is a completed theatrical film from 2009, so it may be available through streaming services, digital retailers, or physical media. Check your local streaming platforms or rental services for availability.
What genre is Welcome?
Welcome is a drama-romance film that addresses serious themes around immigration and survival.
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