Winterlude at the Museum! Winter Fun on the Big Screen

The National Film Board and the Canadian Museum of Civilization present a series of classic films to warm your heart during this year’s Winterlude celebrations. 

English Screenings— FREE

5:00 and 6:00 p.m.: Ludovic—The Snow Gift; The Owl and the Lemming: An Eskimo Legend

Ludovic—The Snow Gift

Co Hoedeman, 1998, 14 min 12 s

It's winter in a thatched cottage, home to a family of teddy bears. The young cub Ludovic dreams of tobogganing, but his parents tell him he's too little. He invents wonderful games to share with a doll that miraculously comes to life. This tender tale evokes the cozy relationship between a child and a favourite toy.

The Owl and the Lemming: An Eskimo Legend

Co Hoedeman, 1971, 5 min 59 s

Using lifelike seal-fur puppets, this animated short by Co Hoedeman tells the traditional Inuit tale of the owl and the lemming. The film’s accompanying song and voices are in Inuktitut, and the legend is narrated in English.

7:00 and 8:00 p.m.: The Sweater; The Owl and the Raven: An Eskimo Legend; The Ride

The Sweater

Sheldon Cohen, 1980, 10 min 21 s

In this animated short, Roch Carrier recounts the most mortifying moment of his childhood. At a time when all of his friends worshipped Maurice "Rocket" Richard and wore his number 9 Canadiens hockey jersey, the young Roch is mistakenly sent a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey from Eaton's. Unable to convince his mother to send it back, he must face his friends wearing the colours of the opposing team. This short film, based on the book The Hockey Sweater, is an NFB classic that appeals to hockey-lovers of all ages.

The Owl and the Raven: An Eskimo Legend

Co Hoedeman, 1973, 6 min 39 s

Using lifelike seal-fur puppets, this animated short by Co Hoedeman tells the traditional Inuit tale of the owl and the raven. Why did the raven’s feathers turn jet-black? And what did the owl have to do with it? The film, narrated partly in Inuktitut, partly in English, is largely the work of Inuit artists.

The Ride

Gerald Potterton, 1963, 6 min 40 s

This short film depicts the daydream of a chauffeur waiting for his employer. On a hot summer day, he begins to imagine that it's winter: the residential street where he's parked transforms into snowy mountains, and a series of comic misadventures begin. As the car is replaced by a toboggan, it carries the tycoon away on a dizzying ride. The chase includes some unforgettable antics in the snow, including a piggyback ride on an incredulous skier.

French Screenings— FREE

4:30 and 5:30 p.m.: Ludovic – Une poupée dans la neige; Le hibou et le lemming : une légende eskimo

6:30 and 7:30 p.m.: Le chandail; Le hibou et le corbeau : une légende eskimo; La Course

In partnership with the National Film Board.