Welcome back to our coverage of Canadian films on the CBC. We've seen a few new films this summer and fall, even to us, though they are likely Canadian films in name only.
Mystery could be the code word for the September 16 lineup. A classic film finishes out the September 23 lineup of Canadian films.
CBC shows Canadian films on Saturday night before Hockey Night in Canada returns to the public broadcaster in October.
This summer, the CBC presentations are starting at 9 pm local time (9:30 pm in Newfoundland).
We are getting 6 films in the next 2 weeks, though some weeks have 2 Canadian films.
This is a nice service from the public broadcaster.
The CBC will have a special Indigenous programming night on September 30 for National Truth and Reconciliation Day.
Here is the CBC Canadian films schedule for late September 2023.
September 16
9p Disappearance at Clifton Hill (2019)
11p American Woman (2019)
1a Sleeping Giant (2015)
September 23
9p Charlotte (2021)
11p Akilla's Escape (2020)
1a Bon Cop Bad Cop (2006)
CBC Saturday night Canadian film schedule for early September 2023
CBC Saturday night Canadian film schedule for late August 2023
CBC Saturday night Canadian film schedule for early August 2023
CBC Saturday night Canadian film schedule for late July 2023
CBC Saturday night Canadian film schedule for early July 2023
CBC Saturday night Canadian film schedule for late June 2023
A recap of CBC Saturday night Canadian films in the 2022 offseason
Canadian film review: Disappearance at Clifton Hill
Canadian film review: Sleeping Giant
Canadian film review: Akilla's Escape
Canadian film review: Bon Cop Bad Cop
Canadian film review: Bon Cop Bad Cop 2
The only major drawback to Disappearance at Clifton Hill is the dullness of the lead female actor but is otherwise an interesting film. Hannah Gross plays the sister but would have been better in the lead. Sleeping Giant (2015) played earlier this summer on July 29.
Charlotte is a Canadian film in name only. The animated film is based on German painter Charlotte Salomon. Henry Czerny is the highest Canadian actor on the callsheet. English actor Keira Knightley voices Charlotte.
We like Charles Officer as a Canadian filmmaker. This encouraged us to see Akilla's Escape, which exceeded my expectations as a film.
If you haven't seen Bon Cop Bad Cop, run the DVR or PVR. The film is a classic for a reason.
The only Canadian film on the schedule that we don't know about is American Woman, written and directed by Semi Chellas. American actor Hong Chau and Canada's own Sarah Gadon are in the cast. Fugitives are involved.
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Yes, we praise a lot of Canadian films. Watching films with commercials isn't fun. These intriguing Canadian films address issues where Canadians should be familiar, even if they aren't in their regular wheelhouse.
Saturday nights during the hockey season means the NHL on CBC. Otherwise, CBC has Canadian films in store.
Canadians can choose to watch these Canadian films on CBC Gem. For a monthly fee, you can watch them without commercials.
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photo credits: Sleeping Giant; Akilla's Escape
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