Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance

On the 20th anniversary of the first barricade erected at Oka, pay tribute to those involved in the crisis by watching Alanis Obomsawin's seminal film on the subject....
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The National Film Board of Canada launches Écologie sonore
The National Film Board of Canada launches Écologie sonore

This new French-language web documentary on noise pollution and our inability to...

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Close to 240 screenings in 80 cities of Canada: NFB boosts its participation in Rendez-vous de la Francophonie

The NFB will be a high-profile participant in the 12th edition of Rendez-vous de...

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The Canadian Museum of Civilization hosts two NFB film nights on The Many Faces of Afghanistan

The Canadian Museum of Civilization, in partnership with the NFB, invites you to...

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NFB innovatively captures the olympic spirit

As the world gathers in Vancouver for the 2010 Olympic (February 12-28) and Paralympic...

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Four NFB films screening at this year’s FIFA, including Antonine Maillet – Les possibles sont infinis

Four National Film Board of Canada films are part of the 28th edition of the International...

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The National Film Board of Canada:
Canada’s public film producer and distributor

The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) produces and distributes bold and distinctive social issue documentaries, auteur animation, alternative drama and innovative digital content that provide the world with a unique Canadian perspective. Since the NFB's founding in 1939, it has created over 13,000 productions and won over 5,000 awards, including 12 Oscars and more than 90 Genies.

On this site you'll find the complete collection of NFB films, our online stores and information on our new animation and documentaries. Film professionals will find out how to make a film with the NFB and discover NFB Images, a rich collection of stock footage and new high-definition footage. For teachers, the Education section offers a stimulating range of topics for discussion in class. Journalists can also obtain press releases on our events throughout the country.

To watch NFB films for free on the Internet, go to <nfb.ca>.

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