Pierrot in Montreal: The Sad Clown and His Lady Love
To celebrate World Theatre Day (March 27), enjoy Pierrot in Montreal, a little jewel from 1957 that re-tells the story of Columbine, Pierrot and Harlequin.
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.
Holiday Films for the Whole Family
Discover our special holiday channel offering 30 films for the entire family! This selection of classic titles includes fun animation, short live-action fiction and Christmas films.
A War Story: Triumph of the Human Spirit
Every November 11 we take a moment to remember those men and women, members of the armed forces, who died in the line of duty. Their sacrifice was just that....
Remembering Dave Broadfoot (1925-2016)
Remembering Canadian comedy legend Dave Broadfoot, who passed away this week at age 90.
Watch 5 Newly Released Docs on NFB.ca
Good news! You can now watch over 60 new films on NFB.ca for free!
Planes, Planes and More Planes
Take flight with 5 docs on classic planes from the 1940s and 50.
40th Anniversary of the 1976 Olympics: A Look at the Athletes that Did Not Medal
When Montreal was awarded the 1976 Olympics, the National Film Board of Canada was commissioned by the International Olympic Committee to produce the official film of the event. At the...
Canada Abroad: 4 films About Canada’s Role in the World
It is a well-known fact that our very own Lester B. Pearson came up with the concept of the international peacekeeping force during the Suez Crisis, while he was Secretary...
Debunking “Truth”: 5 Myth-Busting NFB Films
Everyone loves a good myth, especially when it is proven to be patently untrue. This week on NFB.ca we are highlighting five films about myths that have been busted. Long...
Man the Polluter: Man’s Ridiculous Solutions to the Problem of Pollution
Just in time for Earth Day, I want to let you know about an offbeat animated feature film about pollution that the NFB made some 43 years ago and recently...
J.A. Martin Photographer: A 19th-Century Love Story
One of the most beautiful features ever produced by the NFB is also one of its most successful films. It was screened in some 16 countries, won awards at several...
A Tribute to Comedic Genius Buster Keaton
2016 marked 50 years since the world lost the great Buster Keaton. I view him as one of the greatest filmmakers of all time and a comedic genius. I wanted...