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Are certain films only available in certain countries?

  • Created December 10, 2014
  • Author National Film Board of Canada
  • Category Digital Downloads, Viewing films online

Yes. Some films are blocked in different countries depending on the territorial rights.

If there is a particular film of interest to you, please contact us for more information.

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