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Curator’s Perspective

Discover NFB films through the eyes of Albert Ohayon, the National Film Board of Canada’s English collection curator since 1995.

An Eloquent Tribute to the Canadian War Dead | Curator’s Perspective

An Eloquent Tribute to the Canadian War Dead | Curator’s Perspective

One of the most powerful films I’ve ever seen is Donald Brittain’s Fields of Sacrifice, a documentary he made in 1963 about the Canadian soldiers who were killed during the two world wars.

The Film That Launched Margot Kidder’s Career | Curator’s Perspective

The Film That Launched Margot Kidder’s Career | Curator’s Perspective

Margot Kidder's first film, The Best Damn Fiddler From Calabogie to Kaladar, a one-hour drama, was made at the National Film Board of Canada.

Blake, The Hobo of the Skies | Curator’s Perspective

Blake, The Hobo of the Skies | Curator’s Perspective

The 1969 Oscar nominated short film Blake follows Blake James, a free spirit who flies in his homebuilt biplane across Canada.

Don’t Let the Angels Fall and The Curse of Cannes | Curator’s Perspective

Don’t Let the Angels Fall and The Curse of Cannes | Curator’s Perspective

The story of the NFB feature film Don`t Let the Angels Fall, the first Canadian feature drama to play in competition at the Cannes Film Festival.

How We Selected 80 NFB Productions to Commemorate Our 80th Anniversary | Curator’s Perspective

How We Selected 80 NFB Productions to Commemorate Our 80th Anniversary | Curator’s Perspective

Eighty National Film Board of Canada productions are chosen by collection curator Albert Ohayon in honour of the institution's 80th anniversary.

Celebrate National Canadian Film Day with 9 Hidden Gems on NFB.ca | Curator’s Perspective

Celebrate National Canadian Film Day with 9 Hidden Gems on NFB.ca | Curator’s Perspective

Nine hidden gems from the National Film Board of Canada's rich collection to help you celebrate National Canadian Film Day.

Innovative Canadian Solutions to Public-Transit Problems | Curator’s Perspective

Innovative Canadian Solutions to Public-Transit Problems | Curator’s Perspective

A look at two documentaries from the NFB's Challenge for Change program showing innovative solutions to public transit problems in two Canadian cities.

Why You’ve Probably Never Seen This Great Canadian Drama | Curator’s Perspective

Why You’ve Probably Never Seen This Great Canadian Drama | Curator’s Perspective

The story of the award winning Canadian feature film One Man, directed by Robin Spry and starring Len Cariou and Jayne Eastwood.

World car-free day and Mobility in the developing world | Curator’s Perspective

World car-free day and Mobility in the developing world | Curator’s Perspective

Chances are, when someone tells you they’ve moved to a new house or apartment, the first thing you’ll ask them about is their commute.

Herring Hunt, An Oscar®-nominated jewel starring Bruno Gerussi | Curator’s Perspective

Herring Hunt, An Oscar®-nominated jewel starring Bruno Gerussi | Curator’s Perspective

A look at Herring Hunt, an Oscar nominated short from the National Film Board of Canada starring Bruno Gerussi of The Beachcombers fame.

The Political Economy of Canada, From Free Trade to Boom-Bust Cycles | Curator’s Perspective

The Political Economy of Canada, From Free Trade to Boom-Bust Cycles | Curator’s Perspective

Free trade. Tariffs. Protectionism. Conflict between the Prime Minister of Canada and the President of the United States. It seems these issues are in the news on a daily basis...

Discover the Origins of the RCMP | Curator’s Perspective

Discover the Origins of the RCMP | Curator’s Perspective

Enjoy the story of the creation of the North-West Mounted Police (eventual RCMP) in Western Canada in 1873 as told by filmmaker extraordinaire Colin Low.