Fresh off The Girl Who Cried Pearls' Oscar win for Best Animated Short, the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) arrives at the Sommets du cinéma d'animation (May 11-16) in Montreal with a strong showing, including seven shorts in the Canadian Competition and five world premieres across all sections of the program.
The powerful NFB lineup showcases films that blur the boundaries between animation and documentary, delving into deeply personal stories that open conversations around social issues such as mental health, identity and the inner worlds that shape us. World premieres include Ultra forte by Catherine Lepage and Je m'appelle Daniel by Daniel Léger, along with three shorts developed through the French Animation Unit's Alambic creative lab for emerging filmmakers.
The NFB will also take part in a range of festival events, including an artist's talk by Andrea Dorfman and a special evening with Oscar winners Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski.
Canadian Competition lineup
Tuesday, May 12, at 6:30 p.m.
Ultra forte (Ultra Strong) by Catherine Lepage (9 min 35 s) | WORLD PREMIERE
