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 ·The Magical Eyeas Self
- 1986 ·Mobilityas Narrator
- 1986 ·The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battleas Narrator
- 1986 ·Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flameas Narrator
- 1985 ·First Stop, Chinaas
- 1981 ·On Guard For Theeas Narrator (voice)
- 1980 ·The Lost Pharaoh: The Search for Akhenatenas Self - Narrator (voice)
- 1979 ·Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observedas Narrator (voice)
- 1979 ·Canada Vignettes: Wop Mayas Narrator
- 1978 ·The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Poweras Narrator
- 1978 ·The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriorsas Narrator
- 1977 ·Henry Ford's Americaas Narrator
- 1976 ·Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowryas Narrator (voice)
- 1975 ·Whistling Smithas Narrator
- 1974 ·King of the Hillas Self - Narrator
- 1968 ·Juggernautas Narrator (voice)
- 1967 ·What on Earth!as Narrator
- 1966 ·Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohenas Narrator
- 1966 ·Stravinskyas Narrator