Into the Light: The Healing Power of Speaking Out
The third documentary by Gentille M. Assih was inspired by the courage of three immigrants who experienced intimate partner violence.
Far From Bashar: The New Life Of The Al-Mahamids
Far from Bashar won’t change the course of the war in Syria. It may, however, succeed in making some of us a little more open to those affected by it.
Protection Force: Peacekeeping Above and Beyond the Call of Duty | Curator’s Perspective
The documentary trilogy Protection Force on Canadian Peacekeeping in the former Yugoslavia is discussed in detail.
Folklore and Mythology | Curator’s Perspective
An overview of four National Film Board of Canada animated short films on Greek Mythology and beyond. From Syrinx to Icarus to the ErlKing.
Interview with Filmmaker Chris Dainty: Shannon Amen and Art as Therapy
Shannon was made to feel uncomfortable for being gay. This film is going to make you feel uncomfortable, but that’s why her story is so important.
Moments of Life: Opening The Dialogue On Perinatal Grief
With Moments of Life, we want to increase public awareness of the experience of parents living through perinatal grief
What Is Democracy?: A Question More Relevant Than Ever
When I first started planning What Is Democracy? in earnest in 2014, I didn’t quite realize just how relevant the project would eventually be.
A Look Back at Action: The October Crisis of 1970 | Curator’s Perspective
On the morning of October 16, 1970, filmmaker Robin Spry listened to the radio as he made breakfast. Like many of his fellow citizens, he was stunned to learn that the War Measures Act had come into force in Quebec.
The Red Kite: A Tale of Autumn | Curator’s Perspective
The 1965 short film The Red Kite follows a man who discovers the meaning of life one Autumn day spending time with his daughter.
Tales of Ordinary Fatphobia: Raising Awareness To Expose And Deconstruct The Stigma
When I sent in my film proposal for the 10th Tremplin Competition in 2018, I had no idea that I’d be embarking on such an adventure.
The Internationalist Impulse: New NFB Animation
An internationalist impulse has fuelled NFB animation from the get-go, instilled at the outset by Norman McLaren, the cosmopolitan and wildly inventive young Scot who founded the tradition back in...
Montreal, 2050: When Bubbles Have Replaced Masks
Set in 2050, Bubble imagines a world in which nothing has been done to slow down global warming.