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Короткометражный мультфильм, в основу которого положено интервью с талантливым канадским аниматором и уникальным человеком Райаном Ларкиным. Две лучшие его работы — «В движении» и «Уличная музыка» — имели большой успех в 60-70-ых годах прошлого века. Теперь Райан — пожилой человек, у которого проблемы с алкоголем, творчеством и деньгами… Анимационная лента «Райан» — победитель трех фестивалей (Санденс, Каннский, Оскар) в пяти номинациях.

Penguins Behind Bars is an Adult Swim special, adapted from the graphic novel of the same name by Janet Perlman, that aired only once on July 20th 2003. The Short follows Doris Fairfeather, a female penguin who is framed for robbery by her boyfriend and sent to an all-girl prison.

Penguins Behind Bars is an Adult Swim special, adapted from the graphic novel of the same name by Janet Perlman, that aired only once on July 20th 2003. The Short follows Doris Fairfeather, a female penguin who is framed for robbery by her boyfriend and sent to an all-girl prison.

Canuck anti-drugs propaganda film about how glue huffing and pill popping and weed smoking leads to child prostitution. Or something. The backstory sequel to Karate Kids (1990).

Two indigent street children in a developing country become the target of an HIV positive pedophile who attempts to lure them in with money.

Two indigent street children in a developing country become the target of an HIV positive pedophile who attempts to lure them in with money.

Two indigent street children in a developing country become the target of an HIV positive pedophile who attempts to lure them in with money.

This vignette illustrates the variety of professions, people and technical procedures required by the filmmaking process.

A short documentary about singers Kate and Anna McGarrigle made by animator Caroline Leaf.

A short documentary about singers Kate and Anna McGarrigle made by animator Caroline Leaf.

In this animated short, Roch Carrier recounts the most mortifying moment of his childhood. At a time when all his friends worshipped Maurice "Rocket" Richard and wore his number 9 Canadiens hockey jersey, the boy was mistakenly sent a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey from Eaton's. Unable to convince his mother to send it back, he must face his friends wearing the colours of the opposing team. This short film, based on the book The Hockey Sweater, is an NFB classic that appeals to hockey lovers of all ages.

The inhabitants of a village learn to overcome their fears of the unknown.

This animated film illustrates the terrible journey, the back-breaking work, the exotic and gaudy city of Dawson, and the turmoil and triumphs of the 1898 Klondike gold rush.

A disgruntled Uncle Sam complains that nobody listens to him anymore, and what's more, he doesn't even know what's going on up there. "I thought we were living on the top floor," he mutters. He expedites the ubiquitous Marshall Efron on a fact-finding mission north of the border. Part satire, part serious, this film sets out to package Canada for American consumption, with some of the clichés thrown in. Contrasting with the decidedly lighter side of the film are interviews with well-known Canadians such as Marshall McLuhan, Mordecai Richler, Margaret Atwood, John Kenneth Galbraith, Raoul Duguay, and Pierre Bourgault.

The metamorphosis of a map of Canada into human forms who share the natural resources to the rhythm of a dance.

This film is about the emotions that can lead one to take that jump into space necessary for hang gliding with a Delta Plane.

A story about two symbolic characters who sway to the song Alouette.

This film promotes, in the best K-Tel tradition, a new device used to speak French.

An egg desperately tries to prevent being hatched. In this animated short from the Canada Vignette series, learn how societies in evolution are often in danger of self-destruction.

A visual interpretation of the poem "Riverdale Lion" by Canadian poet and essayist John Robert Colombo.

Канадский мультфильм от советского режиссера. В центре сюжета — история отверженного младенца, которого судьба кидает из одной семьи в другую. Каждый ребенок должен иметь семью, но для этого малыша нигде нет места, ни у богатых, ни у бедных, ни у старых, ни у молодых. Юный герой еще так молод, но уже не ждет ничего хорошего от жизни, однако вера внутри него продолжает жить. Кто бы мог подумать, что самыми преданными родителями для малыша могут стать двое бродяг, способных на любовь и нежность даже больше, чем мамы-папы из высшего общества. Фильм создан при поддержке детского фонда ООН. Картина иллюстрирует пункт декларации о правах ребенка «каждый имеет право на гражданство при рождении».

A short illustrating Wade Hemsworth's folk song about a woman's admiration for the agility of her boyfriend, the log driver.

Канадская анимационная комедия, получившая «Оскар» в 1979 году. В центре сюжета — недетская история о мужчине по имени Ральф, который попал в переплет. Однажды очищая свой двор от снега он случайно обнаружил погибшего почтальона. Видимо, тот сломал себе шею, когда поскользнулся на льду. Срочная доставка не нашла адресата… Ральф пребывает в ужасе, ведь скоро должна вернуться его супруга, и тогда их жизнь изменится навсегда. Чтобы как-то утрясти ситуацию, Ральф прибегает к хитрости. Надо спасать семью!

A freewheeling cinematic experience, this film is the work of two filmmakers who relate their perceptions of each other through their respective animation techniques. Images and words are paired in startling associations. Each does a visual portrait of the other, based on characteristic gestures and impressions. A combination of techniques and materials produces a film of rich visual texture shaped by the hands and heads of two very different people.

This animated short film attempts to answer the eternal questions, What is dying? and How does it feel? Based on recent studies, case histories and some of the ancient myths, the afterlife state is portrayed as an awesome but methodical working-out of all the individual's past experiences. Film without words.

This film describes the journey of nomadic Asian people to North America via a land bridge.

Historical events are related through the medium of simulated news broadcasting in 1878.

This is the story of the first French settlers in North America, who spent their first winter on an island in the Bay of Fundy. Despite overwhelming hardships the survivors, joined by other new colonists, eventually established Port Royal, the foundation of Acadia and the Acadian people.

An examination of the Viking explorers who were the first Europeans to discover Canada.

Nesbitt Spoon, who's a bit of a nebbish, tells us about his day, which is fairly average up until the moment that his doctor tells him he has only five minutes left to live.

This animated short is the visual enactment of the year-long obstacle course run by a teacher trainee. Rich in humor and anecdote, it is a comedy of educational manners seen through the autobiographical and unflinching eye of the trainee-turned-filmmaker.

Behind these bars lies an unbridled fury. Caged Terror-a tale of madness, infidelity and revenge. Everyone needs to get away from it all, and the country is the most tranquil place to escape life's everyday battles. Or is it? Richard and Janet, a city couple, find that just the opposite is true as their weekend getaway is transformed into a frightening and primitive wilderness. Camping for the night in a seemingly abandoned farmhouse, the two are suddenly joined by strangers who have been secretly watching them all afternoon. Strangers who will soon cage Richard like a trapped animal and ravage his wife. Strangers who will drive Richard berserk in the cold and inhuman isolation of Caged Terror.

A nonsense song, sung by Burl Ives and given unrestrained interpretation by the cartoonist. Of course, by the time the song ends the old lady has swallowed much more than a fly. Written by Canadian folksinger Alan Mills.

A selection of publicity clips mounted together in one film to show the techniques of NFB animators. As in Hors-d'oeuvre, these "quickie" films were produced originally for government agencies, to carry messages to the public.

A collection of one-minute cartoons produced by the National Film Board of Canada animators for government sponsors. Showcasing a playful selection of animation techniques, the clips include reminders about t4levision programs, traffic safety rules, and admonition from the Department of Labour.