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CAMPUS contains over 3000 National Film Board (NFB) films, features and resources in both English and French.
22) Selkie
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Jamie (Shimon Moore) is a typical teenager living the good life: a popular lad, he has a part-time job, is on the footy team and is the lead guitarist in a rock band. But all this is threatened when his mum (Celine O'Leary) announces that she has a new job as head scientist at a marine research base. Forced to uproot and move to a remote island, Jamie soon discovers that all is not as it seems. He begins to notice changes to his body – scales and...
23) Tiger Raid
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Two mercenaries ride a wave of pitch-black camaraderie as they travel through the desert night on their way to carry out a kidnapping in Iraq. As the raid progresses, their frenzied world turns in on itself as past misdeeds come to the surface, and violently threatening to tear them apart.
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In the land of Iolph, all the people stop aging in their mid-teens and can live for hundreds of years. One resident, Maquia, feels lonely despite the peaceful and idyllic land she lives in. But one day, the Mesarte army invades Iolph, seeking the peoples' blood for their immortality. Maquia manages to escape the destruction and chaos of war, but with no home or people, she becomes a wanderer in a dark forest. She comes across Erial, an infant mortal...
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Travel to the polar regions with five Arctic and Antarctic experts on an exquisite visual journey, produced in partnership with National Geographic. You’ll encounter incredible wildlife, learn about the “heroic era” of polar exploration, discover how indigenous peoples thrive in these climates, and gain valuable tips on how to take captivating photographs in the otherworldly landscapes.
26) All Is Lost
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Robert Redford delivers one of the finest performances of his career in this thrilling, highly acclaimed film about one man’s battle for survival at sea.
27) Willie and Me
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Trapped in a stagnant marriage, German housewife Greta finds solace in Willie Nelson's music. When he announces his farewell concert, she embarks on a journey to Las Vegas, leaving her husband behind, rediscovering her past.
28) Kilo Two Bravo
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Kajaki Dam 2006. A company of young British soldiers encounter an unexpected, terrifying enemy. A dried-out river bed, and under every step the possibility of an anti-personnel mine. A mine that could cost you your leg - or your life.
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Cohen Film Collection presents a newly restored and rarely seen film directed by Raphael D. Silver. A tale of hubris and hope, A WALK ON THE MOON finds an idealistic Peace Corps volunteer as he attempts to bring his version of progress to a rural Colombian village. Featuring stunning color cinematography by Adam Greenberg.
31) A Dog's Tale
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It seems that anything is possible once the Professor arrives in town with his colorful and ragged band of rail-riding wayfarers. When the Professor tells Tim about a legendary supernova with mysterious powers that is set to appear in the night sky any day now, Tim knows he'll finally get the dog he's always wanted. After making the wish, Tim realizes something went wrong: he has a fur coat, a wagging tail, a wet nose, and four paws!
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Kun is a happy four-year-old boy until the birth of his little sister Mirai. His joy quickly turns to disappointment when she replaces him as the center of attention. But Kun discovers a mysterious garden: a magical door to a fantastic world where past and future meet. There, he will encounter his family members at different stages of their lives, including his baby sister as a teenager. These experiences change his vision of the world and help him...
33) Hillary
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Sir Edmund Hillary was a bee-keeper, mountaineer, war veteran, explorer, philanthropist, husband, father, and the first person to ever reach the summit of Mount Everest. From his childhood in South Auckland, New Zealand, to the plane crash that killed his wife and daughter, this intriguing drama portrays the life, loves, and losses of one of the most famous explorers of all time.
35) Ben Hur
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In this animated film featuring the voice of Charlton Heston, a Jewish prince is betrayed and sent into slavery by a Roman friend. When he regains his freedom, he comes back for revenge
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Referenced in Tarantino's Kill Bill Vol. 2, Uomini Si Nasce Poliziotti Si Muore (Live like a cop, die like a man, 1976) opens with an insane motorcycle chase that was filmed in rush hour in downtown Rome with no permission from the local authorities. To top it off, this is one of the most violent and unconventional Italian style action films of its time. The credit goes to the director, Ruggero Deodato, best known for his infamous and censored film...
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Featuring the insights for three children (aged 10, 8 and 4), a family leaves the comforts of home to live for 9 months in the remote wilderness of the Canadian North. They spend the long northern winter living in a small cabin with no road access, no electricity, no running water, no internet and not a single watch or clock. Set in the Yukon, ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD is a deeply personal documentary that explores the theme of disconnecting from...
38) Hackers
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Techno-thriller about a group of hackers who inadvertently crack the code of a high security system and then are framed for a crime they did not commit.
39) Braven
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A logger and his father head to their hunting cabin, hoping for a quiet weekend. Instead, they find themselves in a kill-or-be-killed stand for survival when they encounter a gang of ruthless drug traffickers.
40) Papillon
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The true story of two men who attempt escape from the French prison on Devil's Island.
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