A Tribute to Comedic Genius Buster Keaton
2016 marked 50 years since the world lost the great Buster Keaton. I view him as one of the greatest filmmakers of all time and a comedic genius. I wanted...
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From slapstick to science and beyond: explore 5 cinematic biographies
From Bret "the Hitman" Hart to Dr. Frederick Banting and Buster Keaton, the world's most fascinating folks come alive in 5 cinematic biographies—watch now and get to know these riveting figures, both professionally and very, very personally.
Films on stamps / stamps on film: watch 5 films commemorated by Canada Post
Watch them all, and then collect them all! Canada Post and the NFB present a series of permanent domestic rate stamps honouring 5 of the NFB's most acclaimed films of all time. Watch all 5 films here.
The best of the best: must-watch NFB films from our online collection
Not sure what to watch? Get to know your friendly public film producer with the best films we've made over our 75-year history. No lemons here! Only the best of the best.
On Track: NFB Train Films in Pictures
In celebration of all things locomotive, check out these archival photos and illustrations taken from some of the NFB's essential train films. You can watch many of these films for free online at NFB.ca.
Star Power: Celebrities in NFB Films, Part 1
Not to brag, or anything, but the NFB has a pretty serious track record in the working-with-huge-stars department. Over the years, many very well known actors, musicians, athletes and others...
Funny films for Just for Laughs
Whether we like it or not, the Just for Laughs Festival is already wrapping up in Montreal this weekend. Instead of getting all bummed out about it, we decided to...
Buster Keaton rides the rails in Canada
The production of The Railrodder starring Buster Keaton, Hollywood silent film icon.