Suitable for elementary-school students
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Celebrate the energy, effort and spirit of play with this selection of short films highlighting Canada’s iconic sports. From hockey to skating to logrolling to kids’ games, these films immerse viewers in a world in motion, where physical activity becomes a cultural language. Maboule (Oddball) kicks things off with its entertaining and energetic animation, followed by the classic Le chandail (The Sweater), a tender and humorous take on Quebec’s love of hockey. Le patin (The Skates) offers a short comedic break, while Wapos Bay – Jouer pour soi, c’est pas hockey (Wapos Bay: There’s No “I” in Hockey) explores the opposing forces of team spirit and competition in an Indigenous community. And finally, the animated choreography of La valse du maître draveur (The Log Driver’s Waltz) celebrates the log-driving tradition and the loggers who once danced across the timber. A program that’ll get your screen jumping and your legs pumping!
Maboule | Co Hoedeman | 1969 | 5 min
Le chandail | Sheldon Cohen | 1980 | 10 min
Le patin | Francis Papillon | 2022 | 3 min
Wapos Bay – Jouer pour soi, c’est pas hockey | Dennis Jackson | 2005 | 24 min
La valse du maître draveur | John Weldon | 1981 | 3 min