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The NFB at the Rendez-vous de la francophonie
Are you a cultural centre, a teacher, a knitting club, or a group of friends who want to celebrate Francophonie in March?
The NFB is delighted to offer five programs of films celebrating sports, movement and action! From March 1 to 31, these programs will be available free of charge to any group, organization or institution that would like to hold screenings, either in theatres or online, to celebrate the Francophonie.
Inspiring documentaries, engaging animated films and, above all, a dash of francophone energy!
Want to participate? It’s easy: choose your program, find your location and date, register, receive the film and promotional materials, and enjoy!
Register now by filling out the form.
The Francophonie Space
Year-round, you can explore a curated selection of French-language films through the Francophone Space on NFB.ca. This platform celebrated Francophonie voices from coast to coast, and beyond our borders.
1. Environmental Action
- High-school students
- 95 minutes
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.
You’ll see trees growing in unexpected places, neighbourhoods transformed and, most importantly, people—young and young-at-heart, francophones and anglophones alike—rolling up their sleeves to green their 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.
Maybe the solution to our climate challenges is actually well within our grasp.
2. The Ups and Downs of Dancing
- High-school students
- 80 minutes
With stars in their eyes and well-laced ballet shoes, 11–14-year-old students take their first steps in the prestigious professional program at the École supérieure de ballet du Québec. But this film isn’t just about dancing.
Point d’équilibre (A Delicate Balance) is a sensitive exploration of the critical time in a young person’s life when actions speak louder than words, when every pirouette is a statement, every fall is a lesson learned.
This documentary takes an intimate and tender look at its subjects’ discipline and passion, their grace and their doubts. It reminds us that growing up is also about finding one’s own rhythm and, sometimes, one’s tipping point.
3. Committed to Community
- High-school students
- 62 minutes
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.
4. Short Films, Big Ideas
- Elementary-School students
- 48 minutes
Get moving with this high-energy program of short films where everything comes alive: bodies, ideas and emotions. TV Tango plays with and questions the influence of television. In the miniature, ever-moving world of Le Château de sable (The Sand Castle), solidarity is a driving force. Asthma Tech offers an energetic, imaginative vision of difference, while Wapos Bay – Danse, danse (Wapos Bay – Dance Dance) takes us on a lively, fast-paced and heartfelt adventure in which Indigenous traditions encounter youthful dreams and movements. A program that will make you think, dream and move!
5. On the Ice and in the Woods: Sports as Culture
- Elementary-School students
- 45 minutes
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!
Commandez des projections publiques
ÉTAPE 1 : Choisissez un ou plusieurs des programmes offerts.
ÉTAPE 2 : Remplissez le formulaire d’inscription en ligne en cliquant ICI.
Vous recevrez ensuite un fichier électronique (.mp4), ainsi que des éléments promotionnels pour votre événement.
ÉTAPE 3 : Avant la projection, faites l’essai du film avec votre matériel pour vous assurer que le format convient.
ÉTAPE 4 : Vous êtes responsable de l’organisation et de la promotion de votre activité! N’hésitez pas à nous contacter pour des conseils au besoin.
ÉTAPE 5 : Après la projection, envoyez les statistiques d’auditoire par courriel à rvf@onf.ca. Ces chiffres nous permettent de nous assurer que nous restons fidèles à notre mandat, lequel consiste à proposer des documentaires, des animations d’auteur, des expériences participatives à l’échelle du pays.
Visionnements individuels sur le Web
En plus des projections publiques, le grand public aura accès en ligne à une variété de films soigneusement sélectionnés à partir du 1er mars sur une page consacrée aux Rendez-vous de la Francophonie sur onf.ca.
Toute l’année, L’espace francophonie rend hommage à la francophonie d’un bout à l’autre du pays et au-delà de nos frontières. Découvrez nos titres !
Question ou commentaires : Contactez-nous à rvf@onf.ca
