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This Is a Recorded Message

7.5197310mMovieAnimation

This experimental animated short takes a critical look at consumerism in a material world. Thousands of cut-out ads are presented in increasingly fragmented, rapid succession. The film's disorienting and hectic pace seeks to interrogate…

DirectorJean-Thomas Bédard
ProducerPierre Moretti

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

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This Is a Recorded Message — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams This Is a Recorded Message?

This Is a Recorded Message is streaming on NFB in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is This Is a Recorded Message on Netflix?

No, This Is a Recorded Message is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on NFB.

Is This Is a Recorded Message on Amazon Prime Video?

No, This Is a Recorded Message isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on NFB instead.

Where can I watch This Is a Recorded Message for free?

This Is a Recorded Message is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB in Canada.