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Narcissus

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In this short film by Norman McLaren, dancers enact the Greek tragedy of Narcissus, the beautiful youth whose excessive self-love condemned him to a trapped existence. Skilfully merging film, dance and music, the film is a compendium of…

DirectorNorman McLaren
ProducersDerek Lamb·Douglas Macdonald

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Norman McLaren

JM
Jean-Louis Morin
Narcissus
SK
Sylvie Kinal
Nymph
SL
Sylvain Lafortune
Friend

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Narcissus — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Narcissus?

Narcissus is streaming on NFB in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Narcissus on Netflix?

No, Narcissus is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on NFB.

Is Narcissus on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Narcissus isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on NFB instead.

Where can I watch Narcissus for free?

Narcissus is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB in Canada.