The Lady and the Owl: Rehabilitating Injured Birds | Curator’s Perspective
The 1975 National Film Board documentary The Lady and the Owl highlights a retired couple rehabilitating injured owls in Ontario.
Curator’s Perspective
Discover NFB films through the eyes of Albert Ohayon, the National Film Board of Canada’s English collection curator since 1995.
Inuit Cinema at the NFB | Curator’s Perspective
This week’s NFB.ca debut of the documentary Evan’s Drum (2021), by Inuit filmmaker Ossie Michelin, provides an opportunity to give an overview of Inuit cinema at the NFB.
Blades and Brass: Hockey with a Twist | Curator’s Perspective
The 1967 short documentary Blades and Brass combines hockey action with Mexican brass music. It was a hit in Canada and all over the world.
The Fight: Science Against Cancer | Curator’s Perspective
The story of the making and distribution of the Oscar nominated documentary The Fight: Science Against Cancer.
Magic Molecule: The Trouble with Plastic | Curator’s Perspective
The 1964 documentary Magic Molecule on the world of plastics is discussed. The film was released theatrically around the world.
The NFB Shines a Light on Women in World War 2 | Curator’s Perspective
The role of women in World War 2 on the home front and overseas is seen in five National Film Board documentaries produced during the war.
Little Gems: The Sponsored Animated Film | Curator’s Perspective
Two hilarious, short, animated films from the 1950s produced at the National Film Board are discussed in detail.
Back to the Future, or A Short History of the Filmstrip | Curator’s perspective
The NFB began producing educational material after the end of World War II. But what did this material actually consist of? Answer: the filmstrip.
A Portrait of Leonard Cohen, circa 1965 | Curator’s Perspective
In October 1964, the National Film Board sent director Don Owen and a small crew to film a college campus tour featuring four of Canada’s poets: Irving Layton, Earle Birney,...
Gilles Groulx at 90 | Curator’s Perspective
Filmmaker Gilles Groulx was born in 1931 and would have turned 90 on August 30. The anniversary of his birthday is an opportunity to reflect on the significance of this director and his work.
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.
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.