Written and directed by Philippe Lioret, Welcome is a compassionate and inspiring drama about the hope of new beginnings and the power of true love, centred on two couples contending with issues of separation and dislocation. Having travelled across Europe, 17-year-old Bilal is desperate to be reunited with his girlfriend Mina who has moved with her family to England. Unable to enter the UK legally he decides to learn to swim so that he can get across the channel. Bilal seeks the help of middle-aged swimming instructor Simon who is privately reeling from impending divorce from his socially-conscious wife Marion. In an effort to win her back, Simon impulsively - and uncharacteristically - risks everything by taking Bilal under his wing.

The showing of Welcome will be followed by a panel discussion exploring some of the film’s themes chaired by Professor Nicola Cooper (Swansea University) and including Norbert Mbu Mputu (South People’s Project), Professor Heaven Crawley (CMPR) and Dr Sissy Helff (Goethe-University of Frankfurt)

There is no charge for this event but spaces are limited (to 300) and will be allocated on a
first-come, first served basis.