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Month of La Francophonie

Fridays
March 6, 13 & 27, 2026.
Starting at 1:30 p.m.

Flex your francophonie! 

NFB is delighted to offer inspiring documentaries, engaging animated films and, above all, a dash of francophone energy!

Drop-in. Free.

Friday, March 6, 2026

• Forêts urbaines | Anne-Marie Rocher | 2024 | 95 min (13+)
  • From Montreal to Vancouver, with stops in Toronto, Laval, Varennes and New Westminster, this delightful documentary takes viewers on an inspiring journey to discover citizen initiatives that bring nature back into cities. Forêts urbaines (Urban Forests) is much more than a film. It’s a vibrant portrait of a grassroots environmental movement, an antidote to pessimism, a breath of fresh air, and evidence that change isn’t just possible: it’s already happening. 

Friday, March 13, 2026.

• Fernand le père Noël | François Pierre Breau | 2025 | 10 min 
• Cafétéria | Francine Hébert | 2015 | 24 min 
• Les enfants des Nomades | Evelyne Papatie| 2018 | 2 min 
• Habiter la danse  | Julien Cadieux | 2009| 25 min 
• Orteils talons orteils talons  | Gabrielle Cornellier | 2018 | 3 min 

Immerse yourself in these vibrant short films celebrating engagement, creativity and resilience in our communities. From Fernand le père Noël, about a man who embodies the spirit of sharing and lives to spread happiness, to Cafétéria, where New Brunswick women and youth work to improve nutrition at a school, the films in this series introduce viewers to meaningful stories. With Les enfants des Nomades (Children of the Nomad), Evelyne Papatie gives us an intimate and powerful account of heritage and tradition in Indigenous communities. And Habiter la danse (Inhabiting Dance) introduces us to Sylvie Mazerolles, a spirited dancer who speaks about her journey and her commitment to future generations. 

Friday, March 27, 2026.

• On the Ice and in the Woods: Sports as Culture – 45 min
• Maboule  | Co Hoedeman | 1969 | 5 min 
• Le chandail | Sheldon Cohen | 1980 | 10 min 
• Le patin | Francis Papillon | 2022 | 3 min 
• Wapos Bay – Jouer pour soi, c’est pas hockey | Dennis Jackson | 2005 | 24 min 
• La valse du maître draveur  | John Weldon | 1981 | 3 min

Celebrate the energy, effort and spirit of play with this selection of short films highlighting Canada’s iconic sports. From hockey to skating to logrolling to kids’ games, these films immerse viewers in a world in motion, where physical activity becomes a cultural language. Maboule (Oddball) kicks things off with its entertaining and energetic animation, followed by the classic Le chandail (The Sweater), a tender and humorous take on Quebec’s love of hockey. Le patin (The Skates) offers a short comedic break, while Wapos Bay – Jouer pour soi, c’est pas hockey (Wapos Bay: There’s No “I” in Hockey) explores the opposing forces of team spirit and competition in an Indigenous community. And finally, the animated choreography of La valse du maître draveur (The Log Driver’s Waltz) celebrates the log-driving tradition and the loggers who once danced across the timber. A program that’ll get your screen jumping and your legs pumping!