Twenty-one documentary and animation film classics are featured alongside interviews and commentary on the National Film Board's first 50 years.
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Twenty-one documentary and animation film classics are featured alongside interviews and commentary on the National Film Board's first 50 years.
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Terence Macartney-Filgate directs a retrospective on the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) in "The Magical Eye." The documentary features interviews with filmmakers such as Grant Munro and Denys Arcand, alongside commentary from critics and historians. It includes clips from 21 notable documentary and animation films, illustrating the NFB's influence during its first 50 years. The film reflects on the evolution of Canadian filmmaking and the organization's role in shaping the industry.
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Why Watch
- Meet filmmakers like Denys Arcand and Grant Munro.
- See rare clips from classic NFB films.
- Find out about the NFB's 50-year history.
Did You Know
- The film includes clips from 21 documentary and animation classics.
- The documentary has a total runtime of 47 minutes.
- Director Terence Macartney-Filgate leads this exploration of the NFB.
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Who directed The Magical Eye?
The Magical Eye was directed by Terence Macartney-Filgate.
What is the duration of The Magical Eye?
The duration of The Magical Eye is 47 minutes.
Which notable film critic appears in The Magical Eye?
Pauline Kael is one of the notable film critics featured in The Magical Eye.
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