Summertime art and culture, coast to Canadian coast
Discover the air-conditioned glory of museums and galleries across Canada this summer, and watch a few films on NFB.ca to supplement your visit. Explore now!
Films
Here you’ll find musings, histories, critiques, and behind-the-scenes info on some of the more than 2,000 films (animations, documentaries, fiction) and interactive projects we’re streaming on NFB.ca.
A Newfoundland Cinema?
Newfoundland is a place with history, and lots of it. In the same way that Canada saw the need to produce its own cinema as a way of resisting assimilation by its neighbour to the south, Newfoundlanders felt compelled to tell their own big screen stories.
The agony and the ecstasy: 5 films about running
Discover the physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions of running in 5 cinematic gems about athletes who run for their lives.
Imposters, Fakes and Charlatans
Do the names Ernest Dufault, Sylvester Long and Archibald Belaney mean anything to you? They should. All three were famous throughout the 20th century. All three achieved notoriety in their respective fields, and all three were big-time imposters.
Check out the NFB Film Club’s Fall 2015 Programming
Check out the Fall 2015 NFB Film Club selection, with films available for FREE public screening at public libraries nationwide. There's something for everyone!
Watch 3 Films on Sports for the 2015 Pan Am Games
The 2015 Pan Am Games begin this week in Toronto. To mark the event, we're featuring a playlist that includes Baseball Girls, Singlehanders and 60 Cycles.
Innovation, Eh? | Watch 3 Films on Canadian Inventions
Canada is known for many important innovations. Watch 3 films about 3 different Canadian inventions - insulin, IMAX and direct cinema.
NFB Films Now Available on TELUS Optik TV
TELUS Optik TV subscribers in British Columbia, Alberta and Quebec can now watch free NFB films as part of their subscription package.
Canadian History in 10 NFB Films
At 148 years, Canada has an incredibly rich and fascinating history, and unsurprisingly, you can learn about the highlights of Canadian history in the NFB archives. In honour of Canada Day, take a little journey back in time and learn about the history of Canada, as seen through 10 NFB films.
Music of the NFB | Discover A Vintage Vinyl
In 1977, the NFB released an unusual item given its mandate and the nature of its activities: a vinyl record. Simply titled Musiques de l’O.N.F./Music of the N.F.B.: Volume 1, this double LP was produced in order to showcase the musical qualities of certain NFB productions.
The Art of Adaptation: 4 Films Based on Books
Adapting a great book into a film isn't always easy. Watch 4 different adaptations, each of which took a different route from page to screen.
Watch 10 NFB Films on Colour!
After slogging through months of slush then months of puddles, we've finally been bequeathed some beautiful weather. In honour of the summer (and flowers and foliage) we've waited so long for, enjoy 10 of the NFB's most beautiful films on colour!