Events and Screenings
FAMILY DAY February 16, 2009
What better way to celebrate Family Day than at the NFB Cinema!
Come spend the afternoon rediscovering NFB classics as well some of our brand new releases. There are two screening programs to choose from!
Want more? Stay a little longer and choose from over 5000 films on our digital viewing stations. FREE for the whole family. What could be better than a free day of movies!
Join us at 12 PM, 2 PM and 4 PM for
The Log Driver’s Waltz
This light-hearted animated tale based on Wade Hemsworth’s song is a true NFB classic and a Canadian favourite.
Léon in Wintertime
Pure, tender and as sweet as honey, this puppet animation is a delightful medieval tale. Léon is irresistible.
The Sweater
Bestselling author Roch Carrier narrates a mortifying boyhood experience in this animated adaptation of his beloved story, The Hockey Sweater.
The Danish Poet (2007 Academy Award® winner!)
As a poet’s quest for inspiration unfolds during a holiday in Norway, seemingly unrelated factors turn out to play very important roles .
(approximate running time: 54 minutes)
At 1 PM and 3 PM:
Asthma Tech
Talented Winston uses paper, crayons and his vivid imagination to cope with the hardships of chronic asthma.
Glasses
A vivid exploration of elementary school life – and just how hard it can be when you don’t see things quite the same way everyone else does.
The Dingles
This magical animated film is bound to win little kids’ hearts!
The Cat Came Back
Old Mr. Johnson makes increasingly manic attempts to rid himself of a little yellow cat that just won’t stay away.
(approximate running time: 44 minutes)
- February 16 2009
- 12:00 PM
