40 Great Years
Nov 01, 2018A behind-the-scenes look at the techniques and methods used to create Bob Godfrey's Oscar-winning short film 'Great' (1975).
Documentary
Peter Hearn
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Great
Mar 17, 1975An animated film about the British engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, who spearheaded numerous engineering marvels of the early 19th century - including the Thames Tunnel, the Great Western Railway, and the Great Eastern steamship (for 40 years the world's largest steamship). Various styles of animation are used to depict events in his colorful life.
Animation
Alf, Bill and Fred
Jan 01, 1964This is a short film about a man, a dog and a duck who enjoy bouncing together.
Animation
L'art pour l'art
Jan 01, 1966
The Rainbow Boys
Mar 27, 1973Struggling to subsist on negligible and infrequent gold discoveries, prospector Ralph Logan crosses paths with Mazella, a New York City drifter with a three-wheel motorcycle and plenty of time on his hands. After introducing his new acquaintance to the practical but volatile Gladys, Logan suggests the trio join forces for a mission deep into the mountains of British Columbia in search of his father's elusive stash of gold.
Comedy
The Rise and Fall of Emily Sprod
Jan 01, 1962Emily Sprod tries various ways to escape her loveless marriage and meaningless life.
Animation
The Bear's Christmas
Jan 01, 1974This short cartoon tells the story of a bear who didn’t believe in Christmas. His main problem with this most magical of holidays? Too many Santas. How would he ever recognize the real one? Alone, out of a job, he goes to drown his sorrows, but back in his lonely room, for all his doubts, the Christmas spirit makes a surprise call.
Comedy
1884
Oct 26, 1983Animation
The Plain Man's Guide to Advertising
Nov 01, 1962A surreal mix of advertising tropes from the 1960s is very funny but has a neat anti-capitalist undertow.
Comedy
Propaganda Message
Jan 01, 1974A cartoon film about the whole heterogeneous mixture of Canada and Canadians, and the way the invisible adhesive called federalism makes it all cling together. That the dissenting voices are many is made amply evident, in English and French. But this animated message also shows that Canadians can laugh at themselves and work out their problems objectively.
Animation
Evolution
Nov 04, 1971
Two off the Cuff
Jan 02, 1969A pair of irreverent shorts. In "Masks," a sad man hides behind a happy mask. In "Happenings," a bored man stands around waiting for something to happen.
Animation
Two off the Cuff
Jan 02, 1969A pair of irreverent shorts. In "Masks," a sad man hides behind a happy mask. In "Happenings," a bored man stands around waiting for something to happen.
Animation
One Man Band
Jan 01, 1965An early cinema influenced tale of rags to riches by Bob Godfrey. Bruce Lacey stars as the hapless ‘little man’ who longs to stand in the shoes of his hero: conductor Lance Corporal.
Comedy
Rupert and the Frog Song
Apr 18, 1985Rupert Bear goes on a walk in the hills near his home, where he encounters a community of frogs who join together in a musical extravaganza.
Animation
Rupert and the Frog Song
Apr 18, 1985Rupert Bear goes on a walk in the hills near his home, where he encounters a community of frogs who join together in a musical extravaganza.
Animation
