Little Gems: The Sponsored Animated Film | Curator’s Perspective
Two hilarious, short, animated films from the 1950s produced at the National Film Board are discussed in detail.
Posts Tagged “Roman Kroitor”
A Universe of Imagination: The 60-Year Odyssey for a NFB classic
Sixty years after its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, the NFB short documentary Universe, directed by Roman Kroitor and Colin Low, remains a revered classic.
How We Selected 80 NFB Productions to Commemorate Our 80th Anniversary | Curator’s Perspective
Eighty National Film Board of Canada productions are chosen by collection curator Albert Ohayon in honour of the institution's 80th anniversary.
A Cosmic Odyssey
Strap yourselves in and prepare for lift-off as we offer you a list of four cosmic themed films that are positively out of this world.
Watch The Candid Eye, Our Seminal Documentary Series | Curator’s Perspective
The seminal NFB Candid Eye television series was one of the first direct cinema series where filmmakers filmed events as they were happening, unscripted.
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!
Explore the Universe with the NFB!
Filmmakers have always been obsessed with exploring the cosmos and the science of space. Enjoy five films about the secrets of our vast universe!
Behind the scenes with Oscar®-nominated animator and filmmaker Gerald Potterton
Get some juicy behind-the-scenes info straight from Oscar®-nominated animator and filmmaker Gerald Potteron about his illustrious career—and watch a few films, too. Potterton worked with Buster Keaton, Ivan Reitman, Colin Low, and even on The Beatles' "Yellow Submarine" in his decades-long career.
In memoriam: Wolf Koenig (1927-2014)
Explore the life and work of Canadian filmmaker, producer, cinematographer, animator, and overall cinema pioneer Wolf Koenig.
It’s That Time Again: 2013 Staff Picks
Don't know what to watch? We've got some recommendations, and trust us: we have great taste.
The Challenger: The Great Canadian Aviation Project
This week on NFB.ca, take a trip through the genesis of the Canadair Challenger jet, and the film that tells this ambitious airplane's story.
The Movie That Influenced Kubrick’s 2001
Did you know that "Universe", a 26-minute masterpiece on astronomy by Colin Low and Roman Kroitor actually inspired Stanley Kubrick's 2001, A Space Odyssey? Watch "Universe" now!