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.
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.
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.
Song of the Paddle: A True Family Film | Curator’s Perspective
The 1978 NFB documentary Song of the Paddle is profiled. In it, filmmaker Bill Mason and his family go on canoe-camping trips.
Dresden Story: Racism in 1950s Canada | Curator’s Perspective
The 1954 documentary Dresden Story, the first NFB film to deal with racial discrimination in Canada, is discussed.
Newsreels and Screen Magazines: The Canadian Story | Curator’s Perspective
The history of the National Film Board of Canada's newsreel unit is explored including the production of the popular Eye Witness series.
NFB Hidden Gems of 2020 | Curator’s Perspective
Four hidden film gems released online in 2020 from the National Film Board of Canada are discussed in detail.
Protection Force: Peacekeeping Above and Beyond the Call of Duty | Curator’s Perspective
The documentary trilogy Protection Force on Canadian Peacekeeping in the former Yugoslavia is discussed in detail.
Folklore and Mythology | Curator’s Perspective
An overview of four National Film Board of Canada animated short films on Greek Mythology and beyond. From Syrinx to Icarus to the ErlKing.
The Red Kite: A Tale of Autumn | Curator’s Perspective
The 1965 short film The Red Kite follows a man who discovers the meaning of life one Autumn day spending time with his daughter.
5 Best Theatrical Short Award Winners | Curator’s Perspective
Five short films produced by the National Film Board of Canada that have won Best Theatrical Short at the Canadian Film Awards.