The Jewish Community as seen by the NFB | Curator’s Perspective
Two National Film Board of Canada documentaries are highlighted to celebrate Canadian Jewish Heritage Month.
Author : Albert Ohayon
Albert Ohayon studied film production and journalism at Concordia University in Montreal. He has worked at the National Film Board of Canada since 1984. He is currently the English film collection curator. He is responsible for programming English titles on the NFB’s online screening room (nfb.ca). He regularly publishes articles on the history of the NFB, its filmmakers and its films on the site.
The Lady and the Owl: Rehabilitating Injured Birds | Curator’s Perspective
The 1975 National Film Board documentary The Lady and the Owl highlights a retired couple rehabilitating injured owls in Ontario.
Blades and Brass: Hockey with a Twist | Curator’s Perspective
The 1967 short documentary Blades and Brass combines hockey action with Mexican brass music. It was a hit in Canada and all over the world.
The Fight: Science Against Cancer | Curator’s Perspective
The story of the making and distribution of the Oscar nominated documentary The Fight: Science Against Cancer.
Magic Molecule: The Trouble with Plastic | Curator’s Perspective
The 1964 documentary Magic Molecule on the world of plastics is discussed. The film was released theatrically around the world.
The NFB Shines a Light on Women in World War 2 | Curator’s Perspective
The role of women in World War 2 on the home front and overseas is seen in five National Film Board documentaries produced during the war.
Little Gems: The Sponsored Animated Film | Curator’s Perspective
Two hilarious, short, animated films from the 1950s produced at the National Film Board are discussed in detail.
A Portrait of Leonard Cohen, circa 1965 | Curator’s Perspective
In October 1964, the National Film Board sent director Don Owen and a small crew to film a college campus tour featuring four of Canada’s poets: Irving Layton, Earle Birney,...
Atlanticanada: The NFB Turns Its Lens to the East | Curator’s Perspective
The documentary films of the Atlanticanada series produced by the National Film Board of Canada are highlighted.
Adieu Alouette: Contemporary Quebec… in English | Curator’s Perspective
The Adieu Alouette television series produced by the National Film Board of Canada in 1973 was a look at the contemporary Quebec of the time.
Headline Hunters: News Reporting during WWII | Curator’s Perspective
The World War II short documentary Headline Hunters is discussed. It highlights the work of Canadian war correspondents.
The Troubled History of the North American Bison | Curator’s Perspective
The long and troubled history of the North American bison is recounted in the National Film Board film The Great Buffalo Saga.