Welcome: a French swimming drama

Written and directed by Philippe Lioret, Welcome is the story of Calais swimming teacher Simon who helps refugee Bilal learn how to swim, so he can cross the English Channel and save his girlfriend from a loveless marriage of convenience.

It has won a swag of awards in its native France, and has been well received on the film festival circuit, including in Australia.

The swimming scenes are very tense and realistic, particular once Bilal hits the ocean. As well as the human emotion of the story, there is a political thread running through the story adding to the drama: in France, anyone helping a refugee can face imprisonment.

Copies of the DVD can be bought directly from Madman at www.madman.com.au.

The giveaway DVD was won by Justin Nicholas of Victoria.

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