3 Films to Watch Before Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049
Discover three short NFB films that will certainly put you in a Denis Villeneuve inspired headspace for his upcoming film, Blade Runner 2049.
Documentary
Explore the world of documentary—including biography, history, social and political issues, global cultures, and aboriginal topics.
Teachers of the world, we salute you!
To celebrate World Teachers’ Day, we’ve put together 5 films on teachers, the important job they do, and how they impact our lives.
4 Films for National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
The month of October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month in Canada. To shine our own little light on this month, we’ve put together four films about dogs, and the effect they have on our lives.
The Best NFB Films of the 1970s
With 3000+ films that you can stream for free, picking a starting point can be tricky! Enjoy a (subjective) list of the 10 best NFB films from the 1970s!
True North: Ryan Sidhoo Explores Canada’s New Game
Toronto's red-hot youth basketball scene is profiled in True North, an upcoming web series by Ryan Sidhoo.
5 Docs About Crime and Punishment Through the Ages
Do you want a peek behind the curtain at what the world of crime and punishment is really like? Our collection is home to many documentaries that capture the lives of criminals and law enforcement through the ages.
Ariel Nasr Unspools Afghanistan’s Forbidden Reel
The headquarters of Afghan Film occupy unassuming premises, one of many bullet-scared structures in central Kabul, with little indicating its vital role in Afghanistan’s cultural history. Yet it was from...
The Best NFB Films of the 1960s
With 3000+ films that you can stream for free, picking a starting point can be tricky! Enjoy a (subjective) list of the 10 best NFB films from the 1960s!
The history of Expo 67’s Labyrinth Pavilion
A highlight of Montreal's Expo 67 was certainly the creation of the Labyrinth Pavilion by the NFB. Come and take a look inside!
Travel To Asia Through NFB Films
Take a cinematic trip to the gorgeous continent of Asia through 10 NFB docs!
The Haunted Artist of Canada
On September 8, 1969, renowned Canadian artist Frederick Horsman Varley died at the age of 88. Varley was an official war artist during World War One as well as a...
Alanis Obomsawin’s Hopeful New Opus
Words have always been precious to Abenaki filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin who routinely begins production on a film by simply listening, recording quiet conversations with her main subjects. Much of this original audio later occupies a central place on her final soundtrack.