Douglas Coupland

Through the lens of graphic design, “Design Canada” follows the transformation of a nation from a colonial outpost to a vibrant and multicultural society. What defines a national identity, is it an anthem? A flag? Is it a logo or icon? How do these elements shape who we are? In the 1960s and 1970s, these questions were answered by an innovative group of Canadian designers, who used design to unify the nation.

In 1980, Terry Fox continued his fight against bone cancer with the pursuit of a singular, motivating vision: to run across Canada. Three years after having his right leg amputated six inches above the knee after being diagnosed with osteosarcoma, Fox set out to cover more than a marathon’s distance each day until he reached the shores of Victoria, British Columbia. Anonymous at the start of his journey, Fox steadily captured the heart of a nation with his Marathon of Hope. However the 21-year old BC native's goal was not fame, but to spread awareness and raise funds for cancer research. After 143 days and two-thirds of the way across Canada, with the eyes of a country watching, Fox’s journey came to an abrupt end when newly discovered tumors took over his body

Ryan, a good-natured slacker, is tempted into a money laundering scheme while working for a lottery magazine. A capitalistic comedy that asks the question - when is "enough" enough?

While Douglas Coupland works on a grand art project about Canada, the writer recounts his life and his musings about the various aspects of Canadian identity.

While Douglas Coupland works on a grand art project about Canada, the writer recounts his life and his musings about the various aspects of Canadian identity.

西暦2054年、ワシントンDC。政府は度重なる凶悪犯罪を防ぐ策として、ある画期的な方法を採用し、大きな成果をあげていた。それは、“プリコグ”と呼ばれる3人の予知能力者によって未来に起こる犯罪を事前に察知し、事件が実際に起きる前に犯人となる人物を捕まえてしまうというもの。ジョン・アンダートンはその犯罪予防局のチーフとして活躍していた。しかし、ある日、ジョンは自分が36時間以内に見ず知らずの他人を殺害すると予知されたことを知る。一転して追われる立場になったジョンは、自らの容疑を晴らそうと奔走する。

Coupland discusses life, time and personal identity in the late 20th century. He surveys the aural and visual landscape using personal and corporate imagery. The pace of the film reflects the information-crammed culture Coupland is discussing. Its a vibrant, multi-layered exploration of the modern mind, body and soul.

Coupland discusses life, time and personal identity in the late 20th century. He surveys the aural and visual landscape using personal and corporate imagery. The pace of the film reflects the information-crammed culture Coupland is discussing. Its a vibrant, multi-layered exploration of the modern mind, body and soul.