France / Mar 23, 2026 / Itinérances Film Festival
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Chantale and Paulin, a brother and sister born of rape, meet for the first time in an orphanage in Kivu, far from their home village. Driven by the need to understand their roots, they set out in search of their mother and a sense of identity. Around them, other children, all scarred by the war in eastern Congo, share their stories of loss and displacement. In this orphanage run by Sister Clothilde, who is sometimes away on distant missions, the young people learn to support one another and rebuild their lives, forming a chosen family defined by resilience and hope.
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Nyota |
| Original language | Français (FR) |
| Spoken languages | Français |
| Production countries | Belgium |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Wallonie Image Production, Les Films de la Passerelle |
| Release date | 23 marzo 2026 |
| Writer | Idriss Gabel, Vanessa Kabwela |
| Assistant directors | Vanessa Kabwela, Idriss Gabel |
Release dates
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