National Film Board of Canada.

In this Oscar-nominated animated short film, director Peter Foldès depicts one man's descent into greed and gluttony. Rapidly dissolving and ever-evolving images create a contrast between abundance and want. One of the first films to use computer animation, this satire serves as a cautionary tale against self-indulgence in a world still plagued by hunger and poverty.. Winner of Best Animated Film at the BAFTA Awards. Winner of Best Short Film at...

This animated short looks at the building of Canada's transcontinental railroad with wit and whimsy. ENGINE 371 illustrates the struggle humans have with nature and how this fundamental tension united a country.

An artist's observation of the way people walk. Ryan Larkin (Syrinx, Cityscape) employs a variety of techniques--line drawing, colour wash, etc.--to catch and reproduce the motion of people afoot.. The springing gait of youth, the mincing step of a high-heeled woman, the doddering amble of the elderly--all are registered with humour and individuality, to the accompaniment of special sound.. Nominated for Best Short Subject, Cartoons at the Academy...

Director Astra Taylor's idiosyncratic, philosophical journey spans millennia and continents, from ancient Athens's groundbreaking experiment in self-government to capitalism's roots in medieval Italy, from modern-day Greece grappling with financial collapse and a mounting refugee crisis to the United States reckoning with its racist past and the growing gap between rich and poor.

Fusing elements of Kafka and Kubrick, CATERPILLARPLASTY is a prescient, grotesque sci-fi satire that lifts plastic surgery to another level. The film is set in a state-of-the-art clinic that mirrors a twisted cultural and economic system, a world where advanced technologies have cultivated new standards of beauty and prestige. As aggressive body modifications become an increasingly popular fad, the unnatural becomes natural, giving rise to a new kind...

This short documentary follows several refugee families during their first 19 days in Canada, as they navigate an unfamiliar terrain that has suddenly become their home. During the 19-day timeline established by the federal government, an initial assessment is done and refugees are assisted with everything from airport reception and orientation to referrals, documents, and counseling. 19 DAYS reveals the human side of the refugee resettlement process....

This informal black-and-white portrait of Leonard Cohen shows him at age 30 on a visit to his hometown of Montreal, where the poet, novelist and songwriter comes "to renew his neurotic affiliations." He reads his poetry to an enthusiastic crowd, strolls the streets of the city, relaxes in this three-dollar-a-night hotel room and even takes a bath.

This Oscar-nominated animated short tells the story of a dapper young remittance man who is sent from England to Alberta to attempt ranching in 1909. However, his affection for badminton, bird watching and liquor leaves him little time for wrangling cattle. It soon becomes clear that nothing in his refined upbringing has prepared him for the harsh conditions of the New World. A film about the beauty of the prairie, the pangs of homesickness and the...

Viola writes novels in a darkened room. Marie, her sister and only companion, takes care of her every need. Together, they are an island unto themselves, quiet and complete in their isolation. And then the abrupt arrival of a stranger throws their tenuous order into chaos. An animated short etched directly onto tinted 70 mm film. Winner of the Grand Prize at the **Ottawa International Animation Festival**. Nominated for Best Short Film at the **Chicago...

"Filmed at numerous sacred sites throughout Central America, Mystery of the Maya explores the culture, science and history of a fascinating people."--Container.