Nem de Lá, Nem de Cá: Film Screening + Conversation

The joys and challenges of being an immigrant

What does it mean to build a life far from home? How does immigration shape our emotions, identity, and sense of belonging?

Join us at Underscore Projects for a screening of Jean Charles, followed by an open and welcoming conversation about the joys and challenges of the immigrant experience.

Facilitated by Celina Bernardes, a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience in mental health and a background in immigration studies, this gathering offers a space to reflect, share experiences, and connect with others who understand what it means to live between countries and cultures.

The film screening and discussion will be in Portuguese, creating space to express ourselves and connect in our own language.

When: Saturday - November 7, 2026 - 2:30-5:30pm (doors open at 2 PM; please arrive by 2:15 PM)

Where: Underscore Projects - 1468 Dundas St W - 2nd floor - Toronto, ON M6J 1Y6 (Dundas/Dufferin) (Please note that the gallery space is accessible only by stairs)

Tickets: $15 per person - Limited spots!

Recommended age: 16+

What to expect

• A screening of Jean Charles, a film that offers a starting point for reflecting on the immigrant experience.
• A facilitated conversation with Celina Bernardes 
• A welcoming space to share your thoughts and experiences, listen to others, or simply take it all in. Participation is always at your own comfort level.
• Connection in our own language: Both the film and the conversation will be entirely in Portuguese, creating space for more natural and meaningful exchanges and celebrating, and strengthening our language and culture.
• A cozy atmosphere: Our café will be open throughout the event, serving specialty coffee, tea, refreshing drinks, pão de queijo, esfihas and other Brazilian snacks and sweets.
• Time to explore Underscore Projects' artwork on display and our selection of Brazilian books.

After the event, everyone is welcome to stick around, grab another drink from the café, check out the art, browse the books, and keep the conversation going.

About Celina Bernardes

Celina Bernardes is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience in mental health. She graduated from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), where she also earned a Master’s degree in Psychoanalytic Theory, and later completed a Master’s degree in Social Work at the Université de Sherbrooke in Québec.

Her research focused on immigrant integration and the impact of the immigration process on mental health, exploring the challenges faced by those who leave their countries of origin and the communities that welcome them.

Since moving to Canada in 2007, Celina has worked in mental health in both Québec and Toronto, including supporting families of psychiatric patients and working with Francophone refugees. Today, she continues her work at the intersection of mental health and immigration at the Centre francophone du Grand Toronto and through her private practice, where she supports Brazilians living abroad.

Photography

Photography and/or video may take place during the event for documentation and promotional purposes. Images may be shared on Underscore Projects’ website and social media, as well as by the participating artist.

If you do not wish to be photographed or have your image shared, please let us know when you arrive. We’ll do our best to accommodate your request.

Refund Policy

All tickets are final sale. If you are unable to attend, please contact us at least 24 hours in advance and we can transfer your ticket to a friend or someone you know.

Supporting independent cultural spaces

Underscore Projects is an independent, self-funded space, located in Little Portugal Toronto, created and run by Brazilians to bring art, creativity, and community together. Through exhibitions, workshops, performances, and other creative projects, we aim to create a welcoming space for artists and the wider community. Ticket sales and event revenue help cover the costs of keeping the space open and allow us to continue offering cultural and community programming throughout the year.