plsletitrain
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I'm adding a Recently Seen thread-European version where we can post our latest viewings from Europe . I'll drag my friend @clayton-12 here who has made it possible for me to be able to see these films.
Without further ado...
Welcome (France, 2009)
A touching movie about compassion and determination with humanitarian values to be picked. I gather this film is highly-acclaimed, and I can understand why. I think the main strength of the film is the actors. Vincent Lindon, who plays Simon, just portrayed his role with a heart. There's not much action and exchange of dialogues in the film, yet when they act, you can feel and see the emotion.
The story revolves around Bilal, an immigrant from Iraq, who wishes to reach London to be with his girlfriend, Mina. While in France, he struggled to overcome the discrimination. (I'll try to avoid the issue on illegal immigrants as 1) I don't have the competence to do so and most especially 2) That is one very sensitive topic I do not wish to delve upon to avoid conflicting views). He made a resolve to cross the English channel so he can be with his love. He enrolled on a swimming class under the supervision of his instructor, Simon. Soon, Simon sympathizes with Bilal and starts to care for him like a father. He took him on his home, fed him, and treated him kindly even at the risk of running counter to their laws. He has an estranged wife with whom he has still feelings for.
Runtime is not too long and there were no unnecessary scenes wasted. The lonely piano background resonates with the plight of the characters. This is an inspiring film that's worth the awards it got. Highly recommended.
Without further ado...
Welcome (France, 2009)
A touching movie about compassion and determination with humanitarian values to be picked. I gather this film is highly-acclaimed, and I can understand why. I think the main strength of the film is the actors. Vincent Lindon, who plays Simon, just portrayed his role with a heart. There's not much action and exchange of dialogues in the film, yet when they act, you can feel and see the emotion.
The story revolves around Bilal, an immigrant from Iraq, who wishes to reach London to be with his girlfriend, Mina. While in France, he struggled to overcome the discrimination. (I'll try to avoid the issue on illegal immigrants as 1) I don't have the competence to do so and most especially 2) That is one very sensitive topic I do not wish to delve upon to avoid conflicting views). He made a resolve to cross the English channel so he can be with his love. He enrolled on a swimming class under the supervision of his instructor, Simon. Soon, Simon sympathizes with Bilal and starts to care for him like a father. He took him on his home, fed him, and treated him kindly even at the risk of running counter to their laws. He has an estranged wife with whom he has still feelings for.
Runtime is not too long and there were no unnecessary scenes wasted. The lonely piano background resonates with the plight of the characters. This is an inspiring film that's worth the awards it got. Highly recommended.
