The Latina-Canadian Gaze
This installment of Curator’s Perspective shines the spotlight on the contemporary work of Latina-Canadian filmmakers.
Curator’s Perspective
The works of the NFB presented by Camilo Martín-Flórez, Collection Curator since 2022.
A Trio of Hard-hitting Films That Take a Look at Climate Change | Curator’s Perspective
Earth Day has been celebrated on April 22 every year since 1970. This important occasion, which will be marked this year in 193 countries with more than a billion people...
The Celebration of Life’s Little Joys in Torill Kove’s Films
Torill Kove is a multi-awarded director whose films have left an everlasting mark on the world of animated cinema. Through her work at the National Film Board of Canada, Kove...
Reggae Legend Leroy Sibbles’ Unsung Contribution to an NFB Landmark | Curator’s Perspective
I recently made a surprise discovery about Jennifer Hodge de Silva’s Home Feeling: Struggle for a Community (1983): much of this seminal NFB film’s soundtrack was composed by the great Leroy...
Three Suggestions for Celebrating Black History Month | Curator’s Perspective
For a good 10 years now, we’ve offered special programming on the NFB website every February to celebrate Black History Month. The Black Voices in Cinema channel features some 30 films—but where to start? Here are three suggestions.
Carlos Ferrand’s Cimarrones and the Peruvian New Wave at the NFB | Curator’s Perspective
To mark Latin American Heritage Month, this instalment of Curator’s Perspective will be devoted to the life and work of Carlos Ferrand, an important and prolific Latinx-Canadian filmmaker whose credits...
Three Landmark 2SLGBTQIA+ Films from the NFB’s Vault | Curator’s Perspective
This instalment of Curator’s Perspective looks back at this trio of acclaimed films that pushed the boundaries of 2SLGBTQIA+ cinema in Canada.
Canada as Seen by NFB Filmmakers: Films from Across the Country (Part 2)
This Curator’s Perspective offers an introduction to this 14 channels that initiative, aimed to display a multi-ethnic and pluri-cultural Canada.
Canada as Seen by NFB Filmmakers: Films from Across the Country (Part 1)
This Curator’s Perspective offers an introduction to this 14 channels that initiative, aimed to display a multi-ethnic and pluri-cultural Canada.
Malartic: The Story of a Mine | Curator’s Perspective
The issues raised by Nicolas Paquet’s Malartic are wide-ranging and complex. To help you better understand some of them, this blog post will discuss three NFB films about mining.
Duke Redbird: A Look Back at the Film Career of an Indigenous Living Legend | Curator’s Perspective
This Curator’s Perspective focuses on Duke Redbird, an acclaimed artist whose films have a historical significance that extends beyond the walls of the NFB
Hothouse: A Tradition of Excellence | Curator’s Perspective
Hothouse animation mentorship program has brought some great talents to light, with many participants having gone on to brilliant careers in their field.