Threads, by Torill Kove: Drawing intangible connections
Prolific Norwegian-born filmmaker Torill Kove, winner of a 2007 Oscar for The Danish Poet, is back with Threads, an original metaphor for the strong bonds between parent and child.
Animation
Explore our vast collection of animated films and get info about the world of animation in general.
Saturday’s Playlist : The NFB at TIFF
It's TIFF Time! Watch 3 trailers from this year's crop of NFB films at TIFF, and enjoy 4 free films from festivals past. Happy viewing!
Moving Pictures for Interesting Times: NFB at Fall Festivals
Astra Taylor's passionate movie essay on imperilled state of democracy is among timely NFB projects on 2018 fall festival circuit.
Saturday’s Playlist: 5 films about school from a different perspective
School is back in session and summer is a distant memory. To help you through, watch 5 films that look at school from a different perspective.
#MyNFB : The Family That Dwelt Apart and My Introduction to the Joys of Unhappiness
They say comedy is tragedy plus time. Pain, the reasoning goes, becomes funny only when it has receded into a past where it can no longer be felt.
Justine Vuylsteker embraces the magic of pinscreen animation
As a 23-year-old art student, French filmmaker Justine Vuylsteker came across an animation technique that instantly intrigued her: the pinscreen.
Saturday’s Playlist: Summer Fiction
Before we bid adieu to summer and welcome fall with open arms, we've got one more week of summer programming for you to enjoy.
The Masters Series: Wolf Koenig
In this edition of the Masters Series, we look at the work of Wolf Koenig, one of the NFB's pioneers of direct cinema. Enjoy 5 of his films.
NFB Pause: Back-to-School Films
It's that time of year again - time to leave summer behind and get into back-to-school mode. Here are 5 films to help with the transition.
Science and Technology Throughout History
Watch 5 short films offering historical perspective on science and technology - on everything from evolution to atomic energy, from our galaxy to feats of modern engineering.
Animation Techniques: Stop-Motion
Although over 100 years old, stop-motion animation has enjoyed multiple bursts of popularity throughout time. Watch 5 of the best stop-motion shorts from our online collection.
The Masters Series: Ryan Larkin
Discover the work of one of the most influential animators of his time, Ryan Larkin - a man who went from artistic genius to begging on the street over the span of his short career.