L'ensemble paroissial de l'Ile de Ré is pleased to invite you to a screening of Philippe Lioret's film WELCOME starring Vincent Lindon, Firat Ayverdi, Audrey Dana.
The parish community of Île de Ré is pleased to invite you to a screening of the film WELCOME by Philippe Lioret, starring Vincent Lindon, Firat Ayverdi, and Audrey Dana.
This dramatic comedy, released in 2009, runs for 1 hour and 50 minutes.
It won an award at the 2009 Berlin Film Festival.
The film will be followed by a presentation from a migrant working on the island who will share his story.
Sunday, February 8th at 4:00 PM, Salle Vauban, Place de la République in Saint Martin de Ré
"Trying to impress his wife, a member of an association that helps undocumented immigrants, who has left him, Simon, a lifeguard, decides to help Bilal, a 17-year-old Kurdish refugee whom chance brings into his life. He teaches him how to swim and oversees his training, as the young man wants to swim across the English Channel to reunite with his girlfriend in Great Britain. His encounter with Bilal ultimately transforms Simon's life, making him realize everything he has put aside."
Free admission, subject to availability. A donation of €2 to €3 would be appreciated to help us pay for the film's screening rights.
This dramatic comedy, released in 2009, runs for 1 hour and 50 minutes.
It won an award at the 2009 Berlin Film Festival.
The film will be followed by a presentation from a migrant working on the island who will share his story.
Sunday, February 8th at 4:00 PM, Salle Vauban, Place de la République in Saint Martin de Ré
"Trying to impress his wife, a member of an association that helps undocumented immigrants, who has left him, Simon, a lifeguard, decides to help Bilal, a 17-year-old Kurdish refugee whom chance brings into his life. He teaches him how to swim and oversees his training, as the young man wants to swim across the English Channel to reunite with his girlfriend in Great Britain. His encounter with Bilal ultimately transforms Simon's life, making him realize everything he has put aside."
Free admission, subject to availability. A donation of €2 to €3 would be appreciated to help us pay for the film's screening rights.
