Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
What is the greatest film ever directed by a Canadian?
Thatâs the question we posed to film critics, programmers, and journalists to create the ultimate list. Responses poured in from across the country, and these were the 10 films that topped their ranks.
The results may surprise you, or maybe theyâre exactly what you expected. But either way, they make it extraordinarily clear that when it comes to the art of cinema, nothing quite compares to the Canadians lens.
#CanFilmDay2026
Read the full top 50 list here: cbc.ca/50greatestfilms
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About: Welcome to CBC Arts, your home for the most surprising, relevant and provocative stories featuring artists from diverse communities across Canada. Our job is to fill your feed with the disruptors and innovators changing how we see the country through movement, images and sound â and to inspire you to join in too.
What is the greatest film ever directed by a Canadian?
Thatâs the question we posed to film critics, programmers, and journalists to create the ultimate list. Responses poured in from across the country, and these were the 10 films that topped their ranks.
The results may surprise you, or maybe theyâre exactly what you expected. But either way, they make it extraordinarily clear that when it comes to the art of cinema, nothing quite compares to the Canadians lens.
#CanFilmDay2026
Read the full top 50 list here: cbc.ca/50greatestfilms
»Subscribe to CBC Arts to watch more videos: bit.ly/CBCArtsSubscribe
Find us at: cbc.ca/arts
CBC Arts on Facebook: facebook.com/cbcarts
CBC Arts on Instagram: instagram.com/cbcarts
About: Welcome to CBC Arts, your home for the most surprising, relevant and provocative stories featuring artists from diverse communities across Canada. Our job is to fill your feed with the disruptors and innovators changing how we see the country through movement, images and sound â and to inspire you to join in too.
