The NFB is committed to respecting your privacy

We use cookies to ensure that our site works efficiently, as well as for advertising purposes.

If you do not wish to have your information used in this way, you can modify your browser settings before continuing your visit.

Learn more
Skip to content

Embed this code on your site

Video player width

by Reset

Making Movie History: Jacques Bensimon

2012 5 min
Coming soon

Lateformer NFB commissioner Jacques Bensimon, who headed the Film Board from 2001 to 2006, recalls coming into the NFB as a director in the early 1960s, at a time when the institution was seeking to broaden its horizons and expand its reach. This interview is part of Making Movie History: A Portrait in 61 Parts.

Sorry this content is not available in your current location.
Your rental expires on
None
You've already purchased this film.
Download it from My purchases.
Not available
Campus
Making Movie History: Jacques Bensimon

Details

Lateformer NFB commissioner Jacques Bensimon, who headed the Film Board from 2001 to 2006, recalls coming into the NFB as a director in the early 1960s, at a time when the institution was seeking to broaden its horizons and expand its reach.

This interview is part of Making Movie History: A Portrait in 61 Parts.

  • director
    Joanne Robertson
  • producer
    Michelle van Beusekom

Enjoy the NFB experience on your favourite device.