The Hearing (2023)
The Hearing (2023)
A family's struggle in seeking asylum to remain in Canada
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, a complex legal maze and seemingly endless trial, 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.

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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, a complex legal maze and seemingly endless trial, 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.


Tagline: A family's struggle in seeking asylum to remain in Canada
Certification: Unknown

Details

Genres: Documentary

Language: Français,

Release Date: 26 May 2023

Country: CA

Runtime: 93m

Company Credits

Company: Colonelle Films, Les Films du 3 Mars

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Cast

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Writing Credits

Production Crew

Edited By

Costume and Makeup

Not currently known.

Sound

Bruno Bélanger

Bruno Bélanger

Sound Mixer

Juan Fernández

Juan Fernández

Sound Recordist

René Portillo

René Portillo

Sound Recordist

Marie-Pierre Grenier

Marie-Pierre Grenier

Sound Director

Daniel Baillargeon

Daniel Baillargeon

Original Music Composer

Visual Effects

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Camera

Glauco Bermudez

Glauco Bermudez

Director of Photography

Étienne Roussy

Étienne Roussy

Director of Photography

Lighting

Not currently known.

Art Department

Nathalie Dubé

Nathalie Dubé

Art Direction

Other Crew

Not currently known.

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