Deyzangeroo: Ehsan Gharib Howls at the Moon
With Deyzangeroo, now available online, filmmaker Ehsan Gharib infuses ancient Iranian lunar ritual with powerful new resonance in awesome animation.
This Week on NFB.ca: Trip Back to the 1970s with 5 Films
Are you ready to relive the 1970s? Maybe experience them for the first time? Throw on a pair of bell-bottoms and enjoy these 5 films.
Cindy Gladue & the Crisis of Murdered & Missing Indigenous Women in Canada
As we await the Supreme Court ruling on the Cindy Gladue case, we look at 5 films that examine the experiences of Indigenous women in Canada.
NFB: Crucible for the Creative Feature Doc
More popular than ever but notoriously hard to finance, the creative feature documentary is flourishing at the National Film Board.
This week on NFB.ca: A Close Look at Mental Illness
This week on NFB.ca we explored mental illness through four documentary films. Per the CMHA, 50% of the population will have had a mental illness by age 40.
Immigrants in Canada: Watch 5 Films That Explore Their Journey
Immigrants are a vital part of our population, yet there's no denying recent anti-immigrant sentiments. Watch 5 films about the immigrant experience.
This Week on NFB.ca: Oceans, Education, and Creating Good Global Citizens
This week on NFB.ca we unveiled our new educational platform, Ocean School. Watch 3 films on the ocean to celebrate the launch!
NFB Pause with Christine Chevarie-Lessard
To make her feature documentary A Delicate Balance (released this fall), Christine Chevarie followed a group of children working tirelessly toward their dream of becoming professional dancers.
Election Season in Canada: Watch 5 Films That Demystify the Process
Between municipal, provincial, and federal elections, it seems we're always heading to the polls. Here are 5 films that demystify the election process.
This Week on NFB.ca : Are you talking to me? An exploration of communication.
This week, we explored the theme of communication on NFB.ca. Check out some of the films we selected, and catch up on everything else you may have missed.
Director’s Notes : The Origins of Caterpillarplasty
I had just finished working on Bless You, a short film about a man who sneezes and undergoes a complete death and rebirth. I was surprised at the reception and was coming off a creative high, eager to dive into something new.
Communication through Animation: An exploration in 5 films
Communication is essential for good relationships, but so many of us are poor communicators. Watch 5 films on the importance of communication.