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.
Documentary
Explore the world of documentary—including biography, history, social and political issues, global cultures, and aboriginal topics.
The Silence: Giving A Voice to Victims
We made this film because it allowed us to illuminate, from a never-before-seen vantage point, a human drama playing out on an almost global stage.
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.
Last Dance in Baghdad
History goes in cycles, and we need to learn from our past and build bridges that open dialogue. I am an Arab, even if I’m a Jew. Those two are not incompatible. I want people to see Baghdad Twist as a universal story, about a woman, a family, a community
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.
Luben and Elena: The Love of Art and the Art of Love
By the time I decided to make this documentary, I had known Luben and Elena for 20 years, and I’d witnessed their growth as artists and human beings.
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.
Standing on the Line: For LGBTQ2+ Athletes Who Still Suffer in Silence
Today, I’m thinking fondly of all the other LGBT athletes and their friends and loved ones who have suffered, and continue to suffer, in silence.
Headline Hunters: News Reporting during WWII | Curator’s Perspective
The World War II short documentary Headline Hunters is discussed. It highlights the work of Canadian war correspondents.
The Troubled History of the North American Bison | Curator’s Perspective
The long and troubled history of the North American bison is recounted in the National Film Board film The Great Buffalo Saga.
The Apollo of Gaza: The Discovery and Disappearance of a National Treasure
The Apollo of Gaza is partly a chronicle of these claims and local and international political rivalries. But it’s also a reflection on the passage of time and the cyclical nature of history.