Affected by the wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria and other places, as well as the unrest in the Middle East, a large number of refugees poured into Europe. Before the start of these wars or turmoil, Europe often stood on the moral high ground and stood in a high-profile line. When dealing with refugees, it could only show a gesture of refusal and welcome. The story of "Welcome" takes place against the backdrop of a deepening refugee crisis in Europe.
The title "Welcome" only appears for a few seconds in the film, and Simon's neighbors call the police for bringing home illegal immigrant Bilal. Ironically, there is a red carpet in front of the neighbor's house with a big "Welcome" written on the carpet. The "Welcome" on the carpet is in stark contrast to the closed door of the neighbor's house. The welcome is sure, but it can only be welcomed outside the door. The door is closed, and the pain caused by the welcome is unnecessary.
The same contrast also occurs with Simon's wife, a volunteer who helps refugees. When she sees that the supermarket staff is not friendly to the refugees, she will even come forward and scold the staff, although there is no result. Change. From the movie, we can also vaguely know that Simon's neutral attitude towards refugees is probably one of the reasons for their divorce. In dealing with refugees, it is not "humane" to do anything.
But when Simon wanted to help Bilal, when the refugees really appeared by her side and affected her life, she violently opposed. This reminds me of a previous street interview. When asked whether the interviewees should take in refugees, everyone's attitude was positive, but when asked if they were willing to bring refugees to their homes, they all chose to refuse. .
The same attitude also appeared in the French authorities. They allowed the illegal entry of refugees and welcomed them to the outside world, but they used various means to force the refugees to leave on their own. They do not allow French citizens to help refugees, and it is illegal to invite them to eat or sleep.
In recent years, the refugee problem has become more and more serious. The solution to such a crisis may not be how to treat refugees, but not to create refugees.
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