This Week on NFB.ca: Watch 5 Films in Honour of Remembrance Day
In honour of Remembrance Day, watch 4 films and one 13-part series that delve into the experience of war and the lives of soldiers.
Documentary
Explore the world of documentary—including biography, history, social and political issues, global cultures, and aboriginal topics.
NFB Gives Second Life to WWI Archival Footage
Until March 31, 2019, the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa is presenting three original NFB works about World War I.
NFB Pause with Jean-François Caissy
After his brilliant portraits of adolescents (Guidelines) and the elderly (Journey’s End), Jean-François Caissy has gone on to explore the world of young adults joining the Canadian Armed Forces.
Six Free Films About Hockey!
Slap on a pair of skates, and hit the ice for six hockey films that are pucking awesome.
Watch: Four Films About Vampires!
Much like the mythical creature itself, the popularity of the vampire seems everlasting. So dip your fangs into four ferocious films about all things vampiric!
This Week on NFB.ca: Trip Back to the 1970s with 5 Films
Are you ready to relive the 1970s? Maybe experience them for the first time? Throw on a pair of bell-bottoms and enjoy these 5 films.
Cindy Gladue & the Crisis of Murdered & Missing Indigenous Women in Canada
As we await the Supreme Court ruling on the Cindy Gladue case, we look at 5 films that examine the experiences of Indigenous women in Canada.
NFB: Crucible for the Creative Feature Doc
More popular than ever but notoriously hard to finance, the creative feature documentary is flourishing at the National Film Board.
This week on NFB.ca: A Close Look at Mental Illness
This week on NFB.ca we explored mental illness through four documentary films. Per the CMHA, 50% of the population will have had a mental illness by age 40.
Immigrants in Canada: Watch 5 Films That Explore Their Journey
Immigrants are a vital part of our population, yet there's no denying recent anti-immigrant sentiments. Watch 5 films about the immigrant experience.
This Week on NFB.ca: Oceans, Education, and Creating Good Global Citizens
This week on NFB.ca we unveiled our new educational platform, Ocean School. Watch 3 films on the ocean to celebrate the launch!
NFB Pause with Christine Chevarie-Lessard
To make her feature documentary A Delicate Balance (released this fall), Christine Chevarie followed a group of children working tirelessly toward their dream of becoming professional dancers.