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Magic Molecule: The Trouble with Plastic | Curator’s Perspective

Magic Molecule: The Trouble with Plastic | Curator’s Perspective

The 1964 documentary Magic Molecule on the world of plastics is discussed. The film was released theatrically around the world.
Curator’s Perspective, Documentary | January 20, 2022
The Silence: Giving A Voice to Victims

The Silence: Giving A Voice to Victims

We made this film because it allowed us to illuminate, from a never-before-seen vantage point, a human drama playing out on an almost global stage.
Director's Notes, Documentary | November 25, 2021
Hothouse 13: Animators wanna have fun

Hothouse 13: Animators wanna have fun

A spirit of pure invention informs the latest edition of Hothouse which got underway on November 15. That’s when the National Film Board opened the doors of its famous animation studios to six young animation artists from across Canada.
Animation, Production | November 18, 2021
The NFB Shines a Light on Women in World War 2  | Curator’s Perspective

The NFB Shines a Light on Women in World War 2 | Curator’s Perspective

The role of women in World War 2 on the home front and overseas is seen in five National Film Board documentaries produced during the war.
Curator’s Perspective, Documentary | November 8, 2021
What Is the Role of Public Art?

What Is the Role of Public Art?

On the surface, the story of Charity seems specific to the suburban development in Markham, Ontario. However, the web documentary resonates with larger issues about identity, belonging, and self-representation in suburban environments throughout Canada.
Interactive, Production | November 2, 2021
Little Gems: The Sponsored Animated Film | Curator’s Perspective

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.
Animation, Curator’s Perspective | October 26, 2021
Call for Ideas | The Roots of Hip-Hop in Québec: The Video Game

Call for Ideas | The Roots of Hip-Hop in Québec: The Video Game

Parties, DJs, MCs, urban dance styles, rap battles, radio and television programs: Montreal has moved to the rhythm of hip-hop for over forty years. But how did this movement really begin in Quebec? Do we know its true roots? 
Industry, Interactive | October 5, 2021
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Back to the Future, or A Short History of the Filmstrip | Curator’s perspective

Back to the Future, or A Short History of the Filmstrip | Curator’s perspective

The NFB began producing educational material after the end of World War II. But what did this material actually consist of? Answer: the filmstrip.
Curator’s Perspective | September 22, 2021
A Portrait of Leonard Cohen, circa 1965 | Curator’s Perspective

A Portrait of Leonard Cohen, circa 1965 | Curator’s Perspective

In October 1964, the National Film Board sent director Don Owen and a small crew to film a college campus tour featuring four of Canada’s poets: Irving Layton, Earle Birney,...
Curator’s Perspective | September 21, 2021
Last Dance in Baghdad

Last Dance in Baghdad

History goes in cycles, and we need to learn from our past and build bridges that open dialogue. I am an Arab, even if I’m a Jew. Those two are not incompatible. I want people to see Baghdad Twist as a universal story, about a woman, a family, a community
Director's Notes, Documentary | September 16, 2021
Why the NFB interactive studio decided to halt production of Marrow

Why the NFB interactive studio decided to halt production of Marrow

Can artificial intelligence develop mental illness? Shirin Anlen, along with the NFB and Atlas V, explored this question for nearly two years, until the collaboration came to an end before...
Industry, Interactive, Labs, Production | September 9, 2021
Gilles Groulx at 90 | Curator’s Perspective

Gilles Groulx at 90 | Curator’s Perspective

Filmmaker Gilles Groulx was born in 1931 and would have turned 90 on August 30. The anniversary of his birthday is an opportunity to reflect on the significance of this director and his work.
Curator’s Perspective, Documentary | August 27, 2021

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