Canadian Movie of the Week sounds more like a title for a TV-movie from a bygone era. Telefilm Canada is using the moniker to promote Canadian films in a modern era through the Apple TV app.
These films are available in Canada for 99¢. A loonie for a Canadian film is a really good deal.
"Discoverability is key to making Canadian filmmakers and their works thrive in an increasingly crowded marketplace," said Christa Dickenson, Telefilm Canada executive director. "Hosting Canadian Movie of the Week on the Apple TV app makes it easy for viewers to explore Canadian films, from festival favourites to contemporary classics and much more."
There is a healthy mix of very new films and some older Canadian films. Here is the lineup:
March 30-April 5 The Rest of Us
April 6-12 Les Boys
April 13-19 Wander
April 20-26 Canadian Strain
April 27-May 3 Target Number One
May 4-10 Maudie
May 11-17 Crash (4K restoration)
May 18-24 Gabrielle
May 25-31 Nadia, Butterfly
June 1-7 The Incredible 25th Year of Mitzi Bearclaw
June 8-14 Porcupine Lake
June 15-21 Starbuck
June 22-28 1991
June 29-July 5 The Kid Detective
We have seen all of these films except for Wander; Target Number One; Crash; Nadia, Butterfly; The Incredible 25th Year of Mitzi Bearclaw; and The Kid Detective. All but Crash and The Incredible 25th Year of Mitzi Bearclaw have come out within the last year.
The release notes that these titles are subject to change.
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Nadia, Butterfly has been an elusive film for your humble narrator. The border may not be open by then.
Target Number One aka Most Wanted in the United States is available in the U.S. on Amazon Prime Video. The Kid Detective is available in the U.S. for rent. Wander looks like a violent American film and is a Canada co-production.
There are a few French-Canadian films in the mix: Les Boys; Gabrielle; Nadia, Butterfly; Starbuck; and 1991.
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We previously covered the Telefilm Canada See It All collection, drawing attention to Canadian films on various online and streaming platforms.
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