How did the NFB snag a young Russell Crowe?
Find out how a young Russell Crowe ended up in a couple of NFB films in the early '90s.
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.
Feb. 14-16: Free Streaming of Alanis Obomsawin’s Hi-Ho Mistahey!
Feb. 14-16: catch a free, web-only stream of this acclaimed doc on education advocacy for First Nations kids.
Hockey: The Great Canadian Game… As Seen by the NFB
Game on! Explore a selection of our films on hockey, produced over 75 years, ranging from documentary shorts to animated films.
Heartwarmers: 9 Films about Romance
Join us for a plunge into romance as we explore the most romantic NFB films in our collection.
Winter’s a Bummer! 5 Films About Summer
Beat those pesky winter blues—enjoy 5 films about that elusive and delightful season we all crave: summertime.
McLaren in Times Square, New York
Discover the endlessly-looped animated film Norman McLaren produced for Times Square as an advertisement for Canadian tourism.
My Prairie Home at Sundance—and in your living room!
It's just like you're at Sundance! Stream "My Prairie Home" for free online on the 26th and 27th of January.
Filmmaker Q&A: Qallunaat! Why White People Are Funny
Find out how this biting socio-political satire came to be, straight from filmmaker Mark Sandiford.
A voyage to the Canadian countryside with the Group of Seven
Explore the relationship between artist and nature in Canadian modernism through our Group of Seven documentaries.
No Pants? No Problem!
Go bottomless to commemorate No Pants Day 2014 with a selection of our pantsless films
Chris Landreth’s New Film—And More!—Online for a Limited Time
Hot off the presses: check out three of our latest and greatest short animations.
Mexico, Through Canada’s Eyes
"Some people undoubtedly feel drawn to Mexico as to the hidden life of man himself..." - Malcolm Lowry