The Mechanics of Borders
Director: Hubert Caron-Guay
Cast:Dylan Walsh, Sophie Fekete
Crew:Writers: Hubert Caron-Guay, Sophie B. Sylvestre. Director: Hubert Caron-Guay. Photography: Etienne Roussy. Art Director: Catherine K. Pelletier. Producer: Maxime Bernard
Email:maxime.bernard.01@gmail.com
Synopsis
A reserved young man takes to the road to the southern U.S. to bring his older sister back home to Canada.
Trailer
About the director
Hubert Caron-Guay is a filmmaker and artist based in Montreal. Through his work in documentary, fiction, and visual art, he investigates power dynamics and social structures. As an active member of the Épopée collective from 2010 to 2014, he created impactful projects blending art and activism, often addressing issues like urban precarity and marginalized communities.
In 2017, he released DESTIERROS, a powerful documentary on migration in Latin America, followed by RESSOURCES in 2021, which unveils the hidden realities of human and non-human exploitation in the pork industry. His works, recognized for their immersive visuals and critical engagement, have been featured at major festivals like IDFA, RIDM, and Visions du Réel.
His debut fiction feature, THE MECHANICS OF BORDERS, explores the inner struggles of isolated and uprooted characters confronting deeply ingrained violence.
Filmmaker's note
This first feature is a personal exploration of loss and abandonment. Rooted in the rural context of my hometown, it focuses on the internal dynamics of my protagonists' relationship and the direct effects of their wounds. In doing so, the film reveals the defense mechanisms each character has developed to ensure their survival.