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Donald Brittain

Known for: Directing

Biography: 1928-06-10

Deathday: 1989-07-21 (61 years old)

Biography

Donald Brittain, a revered Canadian figure, remains cherished for his genuine nature and unparalleled storytelling. He created over 100 acclaimed films, like "Volcano" (1976) portraying Malcolm Lowry and "Paperland" (1979) exposing Canadian bureaucrats. His breakthrough came with "Fields of Sacrifice" (1963), marking a shift in his career. Brittain's legacy isn't just his films; his camaraderie and perfectionism left a lasting impact at the National Film Board. Two decades after his passing, his absence is deeply felt by all who knew him.

Filmography

all 56

Movies 54

Director 18

Writer 14

Narrator 10

self 6

Producer 3

TV Shows 2

Self

Donald Brittain

Biography

Filmography

all 56

Movies 54

Director 18

Writer 14

Narrator 10

self 6

Producer 3

TV Shows 2

Remembering Arthur (2006)

Family: A Loving Look at CBC Radio (1991)

The Magical Eye (1989)

Long Lance (1986)

Mobility (1986)

The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle (1986)

Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks (1985)

First Stop, China (1985)

The Accident (1983)

The Running Man (1981)

The Lost Pharaoh: The Search for Akhenaten (1980)

The Inheritance (1980)

Has Anybody Here Seen Canada? (1979)

Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed (1979)

Canada Vignettes: Wop May (1979)

The Dionne Quintuplets (1978)

Secrets of the Bermuda Triangle (1978)

The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors (1978)

The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power (1978)

Small Is Beautiful: Impressions of Fritz Schumacher (1978)

For The Record (1977)

Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry (1976)

Los Canadienses (1976)

His Worship, Mr. Montréal (1976)

Whistling Smith (1975)

Arctic IV (1975)

Scoggie (1975)

King of the Hill (1974)

Dreamland: A History of Early Canadian Movies 1895-1939 (1974)

Thunderbirds in China (1974)

Grierson (1973)

Starblanket (1973)

Tiki Tiki (1971)

The Apprentice (1971)

Tiger Child (1970)

Oskee Wee Wee (1968)

Saul Alinsky Went to War (1968)

Juggernaut (1968)

Memorandum (1967)

We Are Young (1967)

Creative Person: Leonard Cohen (1967)

What on Earth! (1967)

A Trip Down Memory Lane (1966)

Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen (1966)

Stravinsky (1966)

Helicopter Canada (1966)

Never a Backward Step (1966)

Buster Keaton Rides Again (1965)

Fields of Sacrifice (1964)

Bethune (1964)

The Clouded Dawn (1962)

Everybody's Prejudiced (1961)

Setting Fires for Science (1958)

Dusk

The World Of Enrico Fermi

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Information

Known ForDirecting

GenderMale

Birthday1928-06-10

Deathday1989-07-21 (61 years old)

Birth PlaceOttawa, Canada

CitizenshipsCanada

AwardsOfficer of the Order of Canada, Canadian Film Award, Genie Awards, Gemini Award

Credited with

Known For
Directing

Gender
Male

Birthday
1928-06-10

Deathday
1989-07-21 (61 years old)

Birth Place
Ottawa, Canada

Citizenships
Canada

Awards
Officer of the Order of Canada, Canadian Film Award, Genie Awards, Gemini Award