The National Scream

There is a myth that Canadians have no sense of humor, though the fact is they do--it's just that sometimes it's very, very subtle. This wonderful mockumentary is a great example of this.

The film purports to represent a dark era in Canada. It seems that their national symbol, the beaver, is looked after by a lady whose job it is to feed and care for him. But, out of the blue (or 'bleu'), it has been stolen--sending the nation into a tizzy of excitement. It seems that without their beloved beaver, the nation itself is without an identity and life throughout the country has come to a grinding halt.

The film is very much a tongue-in-cheek joke and it's one I got and enjoyed thoroughly. I liked how the film good naturedly made fun of itself and used extensive fake newspaper headlines and interviews to almost convince the viewer that it is all true! Very clever and very funny--it's a wonderful film for Canadians and non-Canadians alike.