Donald Brittain
January 1, 1970 (55 years old) in
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.
Known For
Credits
- 1989 ยทThe Magical Eyeas Self
- 1986 ยทMobilityas Narrator
- 1986 ยทTommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flameas Narrator
- 1986 ยทThe Champions, Part 3: The Final Battleas Narrator
- 1985 ยทFirst Stop, Chinaas
- 1981 ยทOn Guard For Theeas Narrator (voice)
- 1980 ยทThe Lost Pharaoh: The Search for Akhenatenas Self - Narrator (voice)
- 1979 ยทPaperland: The Bureaucrat Observedas Narrator (voice)
- 1979 ยทCanada Vignettes: Wop Mayas Narrator
- 1978 ยทThe Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Poweras Narrator
- 1978 ยทThe Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriorsas Narrator
- 1976 ยทVolcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowryas Narrator (voice)
- 1975 ยทWhistling Smithas Narrator
- 1974 ยทKing of the Hillas Self - Narrator
- 1968 ยทJuggernautas Narrator (voice)
- 1967 ยทWhat on Earth!as Narrator
- 1966 ยทLadies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohenas Narrator
- 1966 ยทStravinskyas Narrator