Coming for a Visit
On vient pour la visite
“Undocumented migrants win the battle to get their papers. A historic strike filmed from within.”
Synopsis
Paris, 2009. More than 6000 undocumented migrants (sans-papiers) go on strike to demand their legalization. Despite being illegals, Mohamed, Diallo, Hamet and others have worked and paid taxes in France for years in restaurants, cleaning companies, or construction. They have invested all their energy in this battle: now that their status has been disclosed publically, there is no way back.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lucie Tourette
- Original Title
- On vient pour la visite
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- ASPLAN, Vezfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lucie Tourette
Quentin Papapietro
Lucie Tourette, Francesco Ragazzi
Department Leadership Roster
Lucie Tourette
Director
Lucie Tourette
Producer
Francesco Ragazzi
Producer
Quentin Papapietro
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Coming for a Visit.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Coming for a Visit
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Coming for a Visit about?
Paris, 2009. More than 6000 undocumented migrants (sans-papiers) go on strike to demand their legalization. Despite being illegals, Mohamed, Diallo, Hamet and others have worked and paid taxes in France for years in restaurants, cleaning companies, or construction. They have invested all their energy in this battle: now that their status has been disclosed publically, there is no way back.
Who directed Coming for a Visit?
Coming for a Visit was directed by Lucie Tourette.
Who stars in Coming for a Visit?
The principal cast of Coming for a Visit includes Not specified.
When was Coming for a Visit released and how long is it?
Coming for a Visit was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 58m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Coming for a Visit?
Coming for a Visit holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).