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L’audience (The Hearing) delves in the daily life of the Nkunga Mbala family over one year, as they go through the complex legal maze of claiming asylum in Canada.
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After crossing 11 countries irregularly to seek asylum in Canada, Peggy, Simon and their three children are waiting for the hearing that will determine whether they get refugee status or not. Having fled political repression in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the family tries to rebuild a peaceful life in Montreal, in spite of the constant threat of deportation. Between ghosts from the past, hopes for the future and a complex legal maze, the film delves into the struggle of the Nkunga Mbala family to remain in Canada. Offering unprecedented access to their hearing before the Immigration and Refugee Board, the film unveils the opaque process of claiming asylum in Canada.
Émilie B. Guérette, a nomadic filmmaker, is originally from Quebec and passionate about Brazil. Trained in anthropology (Master’s degree, EHESS/Paris) and documentary filmmaking (INIS/Montreal), she has chosen documentary as a tool to denounce injustices and as a testament of affection towards the marginalized.
Peggy Nkunga Ndona, a Congolese actress and journalist, transitioned to documentary filmmaking after seeking asylum in Canada. With a background in theater and social communication, she uses her art to share powerful stories, as seen in her debut film, The Hearing. Now based in Montreal, her mission is to spread joy and resilience.
