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Top 100 Canadian Movies

"From Snowy Peaks to Urban Streets: The Evolution of Film in Canada"

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This overview explores the rich tapestry of Canadian cinema, spotlighting 100 films that encapsulate the nation's diverse landscapes, cultures, and storytelling traditions.

  • Tagline: Discover Canada's cinematic journey through 100 iconic films.
  • Keywords: Canadian Cinema, Film History, Cultural Heritage, Independent Films, Documentary, Drama, Comedy, Indigenous Filmmaking, Quebec Cinema, Film Festivals.

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Top 100 List

  1. Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner (2001)
  2. Incendies (2010)
  3. Away From Her (2006)
  4. Mon Oncle Antoine (1971)
  5. Les Ordres (1974)
  6. The Sweet Hereafter (1997)
  7. Goin' Down the Road (1970)
  8. C.R.A.Z.Y. (2005)
  9. Dead Ringers (1988)
  10. Room (2015)
  11. The Barbarian Invasions (2003)
  12. Jesus of Montreal (1989)
  13. Polytechnique (2009)
  14. Eastern Promises (2007)
  15. I've Heard the Mermaids Singing (1987)
  16. Hard Core Logo (1996)
  17. Fubar (2002)
  18. Exotica (1994)
  19. Black Robe (1991)
  20. The Decline of the American Empire (1986)
  21. Scanners (1981)
  22. Water (2005)
  23. Bon Cop, Bad Cop (2006)
  24. My Winnipeg (2007)
  25. J'ai tué ma mère (I Killed My Mother) (2009)
  26. Mommy (2014)
  27. Antigone (2019)
  28. The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open (2019)
  29. Stories We Tell (2012)
  30. Take This Waltz (2011)
  31. Manufactured Landscapes (2006)
  32. Last Night (1998)
  33. The Red Violin (1998)
  34. Starbuck (2011)
  35. Les Boys (1997)
  36. Ginger Snaps (2000)
  37. The Trotskys (2009)
  38. The Grand Seduction (2013)
  39. Passchendaele (2008)
  40. Goosebumps (1995-1998) - TV Series
  41. Maudie (2016)
  42. Rebelle (War Witch) (2012)
  43. The F Word (2013)
  44. Anne of Green Gables (1985) - TV Mini-Series
  45. Heartbeats (Les Amours Imaginaires) (2010)
  46. The Little Girl Who Was Too Fond of Matches (2017)
  47. Laurence Anyways (2012)
  48. Barney's Version (2010)
  49. Café de Flore (2011)
  50. The Snow Walker (2003)
  51. Highway 61 (1991)
  52. Last Wedding (2001)
  53. Better Than Chocolate (1999)
  54. Cube (1997)
  55. Leolo (1992)
  56. The Corporation (2003)
  57. Shake Hands with the Devil (2007)
  58. The Tracey Fragments (2007)
  59. Rhinoceros Eyes (2003)
  60. Sleeping Giant (2015)
  61. Pontypool (2008)
  62. Fido (2006)
  63. Saint Ralph (2004)
  64. One Week (2008)
  65. It's All Gone Pete Tong (2004)
  66. The Five Senses (1999)
  67. When Jews Were Funny (2013)
  68. Enemy (2013)
  69. Hobo with a Shotgun (2011)
  70. The Saddest Music in the World (2003)
  71. Marion Bridge (2002)
  72. New Waterford Girl (1999)
  73. Double Happiness (1994)
  74. Monsieur Lazhar (2011)
  75. Naked Lunch (1991)
  76. Videodrome (1983)
  77. Maps to the Stars (2014)
  78. Cosmopolis (2012)
  79. Sarah Prefers to Run (2013)
  80. The Banishment (2013)
  81. War Witch (Rebelle) (2012)
  82. The Other Half (2016)
  83. Turbo Kid (2015)
  84. I Am the Blues (2015)
  85. The Grizzlies (2018)
  86. Giant Little Ones (2018)
  87. Through Black Spruce (2018)
  88. Firecrackers (2018)
  89. Antigonish (2019)
  90. The Twentieth Century (2019)
  91. Dragons' Den (TV Series, 2006–)
  92. Anne with an E (TV Series, 2017–2019)
  93. Trick 'r Treat (2007)
  94. The Hole in the Ground (2019)
  95. Les Affamés (The Ravenous) (2017)
  96. Funny Boy (2020)
  97. Blood Quantum (2019)
  98. The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open (2019)
  99. The Decline of the American Empire (1986)
  100. Maps to the Stars (2014)

This comprehensive list covers a wide range of Canadian cinematic achievements, from independent films to major international successes, across various themes and genres. It's an excellent starting point for anyone looking to explore the depth and diversity of Canadian film or for your project that seeks to compile an authoritative top 100 list. Remember, leveraging technology to dynamically update and maintain this list could provide a valuable resource for film enthusiasts and align with your vision to become a leading online reference.