Original Language: French
- Own Voice
Roses Sing on New Snow
Director
Yuan Zhang
Genre
Animation
Interests
BIPOC Stories, Global Experiences
Original Languages
English, French
Language Versions
EN CC, FR CC
Invasion of the Space Lobsters
Director
Janet Perlman
Genre
Animation
Interest
Female Filmmaker
Original Languages
English, French
The Magic of Anansi
Director
Jamie Mason
Genre
Animation
Interest
Literary Adaptation
Original Languages
English, French
- Own Voice
Short Film Programme
If you’d like to show several short films together as a programme, please feel free to get in touch for advice and tips on selecting the perfect combination for your needs.
Director
Various
Genres
Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Documentary, Drama, Experimental, Family, Horror, Romance, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Thriller
Interests
Arts and Culture, Biography, BIPOC Stories, Bullying, Classics, Cult & Offbeat Cinema, Discrimination, Environment, ESL, Family Relationships, Female Filmmaker, Global Experiences, History, Indigenous Filmmaker, LGBTQ2S+, Literary Adaptation, Newcomer Stories, Social Justice & Politics, Sports, Strong Female Leads
Original Languages
English, French
- Own Voice
Indigenous-made Short Films
Director
Various
Genres
Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Documentary, Drama, Experimental, Family, Horror, Romance, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Thriller
Interests
Arts and Culture, BIPOC Stories, Female Filmmaker, Indigenous Filmmaker
Original Languages
English, French, Other Language
Canada: A People’s History
Dramatic and gripping, this popular series illustrates pivotal moments in Canada’s history, bringing a compelling intimacy to grand, historic developments. From the stories passed down through oral tradition to the first encounters between Indigenous peoples and Europeans, through the battles that engulfed the continent and the formation of the Dominion of Canada in 1867, to the modern era of feminism, multiculturalism and globalization, this captivating series brings to life the moments that have shaped our nation, telling Canada’s story through the eyes of the people who lived it.
Canada: A People’s History won the Gemini Award for Best Documentary Series and attracted over 14 million viewers. It is a collaborative production between the CBC and Radio-Canada and is available in both English and French.
Students can explore Canadian history further by delving into the series’ award-winning website (www.cbc.ca/history), which features behind-the-scenes footage, games, puzzles, lesson plans and links to other historical resources.
Each 105 minute episode is made up of several 10-to-15-minute segments, which can be shown independently. For a more detailed breakdown of the topics covered in each episode, please see www.cbc.ca/history.
SERIES 1: 15,000 B.C. to 1800 A.D. For centuries, the territory now known as Canada is home to over 50 Indigenous nations, each with unique traditions and culture. In the 16th century, European explorers arrive, creating Canada’s first colonies, and forever changing the landscape and the lives of the First Peoples.
SERIES 2: 1670 to 1873 By the 1800s, British exploration opens the West to settlement, laying the foundation of a new nation, but also displacing and devastating Indigenous inhabitants. Confederation soon follows, with the creation of the Dominion of Canada in 1867.
SERIES 3: 1873 to 1940 Canada’s early years are fraught with economic depression, rebellions and tension between English- and French-speaking Canadians. Immigration, rapid growth and sociopolitical change follow, ending abruptly with World War II, a pivotal moment in Canada’s quest for autonomy that comes at the enormous cost of 60,000 lives.
SERIES 4: 1940 to 1990 The end of the Great Depression and the flames and ravages of World War II give way to a new era of peace, progress and prosperity, as well as free trade, globalization, feminism, Indigenous land claims, multiculturalism, Québec nationalism and the explosion of computer technology.
Directors
Writers
Hubert Gendron, Mark Starowicz, Gene Allen
Producer
Mark Starowicz
Genre
Documentary
Interests
History, Social Justice & Politics
Original Languages
English, French
Canadian Distributor
CBC
- Own Voice
From Far Away
Directors
Shira Avni Serene, El-haj Daoud
Genre
Animation
Interests
BIPOC Stories, Female Filmmaker, Global Experiences
Original Languages
English, French
5:1
Filmmaker Ben-Saud takes us into her family home, where she was confined with her parents and adult brother and sister during the early months of the lockdown, to experience the sometimes funny and sometimes challenging realities of pandemic coexistence.
Director
Sara Ben-Saud
Writer
Sara Ben-Saud
Producer
Sara Ben-Saud
Genres
Documentary, Family
Interests
Family Relationships, Female Filmmaker, Global Experiences
Original Language
French
7h59, Mile End
Director
Mattias Graham
Writer
Mattias Graham
Producer
Sharon Corder
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
French
- Own Voice
De Face Ou De Profil (Face or Profile)
Director
Sharon Fontaine (Innu)
Writer
Sharon Fontaine (Innu)
Genre
Documentary
Interests
BIPOC Stories, Global Experiences, Indigenous Filmmaker
Original Language
French
Language Version
EN Subtitles
- Own Voice
Hyphen: Gabriela’s Story
Renaud explores her hyphenated identity through a portrayal of the complexities of her multiracial family.
Director
Gabriela Warrior Renaud
Writer
Gabriela Warrior Renaud
Genre
Documentary
Interests
BIPOC Stories, Female Filmmaker
Original Languages
English, French
Language Version
EN Subtitles
- Own Voice
Envers et contre tout (Against All Odds)
Director
Kimberley Ann Surin
Writer
Kimberley Ann Surin
Producer
Fabienne Colas
Genre
Documentary
Interests
BIPOC Stories, Discrimination, Female Filmmaker, Sports
Original Language
French
Language Version
EN Subtitles
- Own Voice
Cherche Femme Forte (Wanted: Strong Woman)
Director
Marilyn Cooke
Writer
Marilyn Cooke
Cast
Tatiana Zinga Botao
Producer
Nellie Carrier
Genre
Drama
Interest
Female Filmmaker
Original Language
French
Language Version
EN Subtitles
Chef de meute (Herd Leader)
Director
Chloé Robichaud
Writer
Chloé Robichaud
Cast
Eve Duranceau
Producers
Sarah Pellerin, Fanny-Laure Malo, Chloé Robichaud
Genre
Comedy
Interests
Family Relationships, Female Filmmaker
Original Language
French
Blind Vaysha
In this metaphoric tale of timeless wisdom and beauty based on the eponymous short story by Georgi Gospodinov, filmmaker Theodore Ushev reminds us of the importance of keeping our sights on the present moment.
Director
Theodore Ushev
Writers
Georgi Gospodinov, Theodore Ushev
Cast
Caroline Dhavernas
Producers
Marc Bertrand, Julie Roy
Genres
Animation, Drama
Interests
Arts and Culture, Global Experiences, Literary Adaptation
Original Languages
English, French
Instant French
Director
André Leduc
Cast
Rod Charlebois
Producer
David Verrall
Genre
Comedy
Interest
Arts and Culture
Original Languages
English, French
Canadian Distributor
National Film Board (NFB)
Flux
Director
Christopher Hinton
Writer
Christopher Hinton
Producer
David Verrall
Genres
Animation, Drama
Interests
Family Relationships, Global Experiences
Original Languages
English, French
Canadian Distributor
National Film Board (NFB)
Begone Dull Care
Directors
Norman McLaren, Evelyn Lambart
Producer
Norman McLaren
Genres
Animation, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Interest
Arts and Culture
Original Languages
English, French, Other Language
Canadian Distributor
National Film Board (NFB)
- Own Voice
Âme Noire (Black Soul)
An exhilarating voyage through the def ining moments of black history.
Director
Martine Chartrand
Writer
Martine Chartrand
Producers
Yves Leduc, Pierre Hébert, Marcel Jean
Genres
Animation, Documentary, Drama
Interests
BIPOC Stories, Female Filmmaker, Global Experiences
Original Languages
English, French
Canadian Distributor
National Film Board (NFB)
Taxi Libre
Jose Garcia was a doctor in his home country. Now, as a taxi driver in Canada, he must cope with a playfully taunting prospective employer who takes a seat in his cab.
Director
Kaveh Nabation
Writer
Kaveh Nabation
Cast
Omar Alexis Ramos Torres, Alain Cadieux, Marco Ledezma
Producers
Alexandra Yanofsky, Kat Baulu
Genre
Drama
Interests
BIPOC Stories, Newcomer Stories
Original Languages
French, Other Language
Language Versions
EN Subtitles, FR Subtitles
Canadian Distributor
National Film Board (NFB)