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The NFB at the Rendez-vous de la francophonie
Thank you for joining us for the 2025 Rendez-vous de la Francophonie! We look forward to seeing you again next year!
The NFB has been participating in the Rendez-vous de la Francophonie (RVF) since 2006. Supporting and promoting Francophonie across communities in Canada is a key part of our mandate. Our long-standing partnership with the RVF is a testament to that commitment. It is also part of our responsibility as a Canadian public institution serving the population. The NFB plays a leading role in supporting Francophone life in Canada. Since 2002, we have been a signatory of the Collaboration Agreement for the Development of Arts and Culture in Francophone Minority Communities in Canada, alongside several federal organizations and the Fédération culturelle canadienne-française.
Beyond our yearly participation in the RVF, we also contribute to other events that spotlight Canada’s Francophonie, whether at festivals, public libraries, or community screenings across the country.
Ultimately, it is through connections with the public, like those made possible by the RVF and other unifying events, that our films truly come to life. These moments allow the richness and diversity of Canada’s Francophonie to be seen, shared, and celebrated.
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. The Roots of Acadian Music
- 12+
- 30 minutes
Exclusive to the Rendez-vous
Bursting with energy and catchy tunes, Trécarré: à la source du son de la Baie Sainte-Marie (Trécarré: Exploring the Saint Mary’s Bay Sound) takes us into the heart of an Acadian community where music has been a way of life for generations. Come hear the fiddle, banjo and guitar in this corner of Nova Scotia, where both the music and the French language have a distinctive lilt.
Includes a discussion guide. This program is available with English subtitles.
Public screenings
STEP 1: Select one or more of the available programs.
STEP 2: Complete the online registration form . We will send you a digital file (MP4), along with promotional material to help you support your event.
STEP 3: Prior to the screening, test the film with your equipment to ensure it is in the correct format.
STEP 4: You are responsible for organizing and promoting your activity. Feel free to contact us for advice if needed.
STEP 5: After the screening, email audience attendance numbers to rvf@nfb.ca. This data helps us ensure we are remaining true to our mandate of offering documentaries, auteur animation, interactive stories and participatory experiences across the country.
Personal viewings online
In addition to public screenings, the general public will have online access to a variety of hand-picked films starting March 1 on a page dedicated to the Rendez-vous de la francophonie on NFB.ca.
Finally, all year long, l’espace francophonie on NFB.ca pays tribute to NFB productions from Canadian French artists outside of Québec.
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