Moving Pictures for Interesting Times: NFB at Fall Festivals
Astra Taylor's passionate movie essay on imperilled state of democracy is among timely NFB projects on 2018 fall festival circuit.
Documentary
Explore the world of documentary—including biography, history, social and political issues, global cultures, and aboriginal topics.
Saturday’s Playlist: 5 films about school from a different perspective
School is back in session and summer is a distant memory. To help you through, watch 5 films that look at school from a different perspective.
Saturday’s Playlist: Summer Fiction
Before we bid adieu to summer and welcome fall with open arms, we've got one more week of summer programming for you to enjoy.
NFB Pause: Alanis Obomsawin Back On Stage
Utrecht, Holland, November 12, 2017. Food is piled high on the table of a local bar. Sitting around it, a group of Montrealers pinch themselves, wondering if they’ve really just watched a musical performance by 85-year-old Alanis Obomsawin.
The Masters Series: Wolf Koenig
In this edition of the Masters Series, we look at the work of Wolf Koenig, one of the NFB's pioneers of direct cinema. Enjoy 5 of his films.
Travel into the heart of a forest fire with these 2 docs
As forest fires continue to wreak havoc across British Columbia, we present 2 documentaries that take you to the heart of several of them.
NFB Pause: Back-to-School Films
It's that time of year again - time to leave summer behind and get into back-to-school mode. Here are 5 films to help with the transition.
Science and Technology Throughout History
Watch 5 short films offering historical perspective on science and technology - on everything from evolution to atomic energy, from our galaxy to feats of modern engineering.
What’s right? Watch 5 films that explore the concept of social justice
Social justice is a topic we know well at the NFB. It’s a topic that lends itself well to the documentary form, and as a result has formed the backbone of many a film. Here are 5 of our best.
Unsung Canadian Heroes: The Volunteer
This installment of our Unsung Heroes series brings us the volunteer. Volunteers come in all forms. These films illustrate 5 of them.
Explore the World of Martial Arts
Whether you practice martial arts or simply appreciate its grace, poetry, and discipline, we've put together a list of 5 films that explore the art in its many forms.
All in the Family: 5 Films on Family Dynamics
Family relationships are some of the most complex relationships we'll navigate in our lives. It only makes sense, with so much at stake. Here are 5 films that explore family dynamics.