Donald Brittain
AKA:
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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.
Crew Roles
The Running Man
Director
Thunderbirds in China
Producer
The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle
Director
The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors
Director
The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power
Director
Buster Keaton Rides Again
Writer
Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen
Screenplay
Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen
Director
Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
Director
Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
Writer
Memorandum
Director
The Dionne Quintuplets
Director
What on Earth!
Writer
Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed
Writer
Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed
Producer
Helicopter Canada
Writer
Everybody's Prejudiced
Director
Everybody's Prejudiced
Writer
Fields of Sacrifice
Director
Small Is Beautiful: Impressions of Fritz Schumacher
Director
Mobility
Writer
The Accident
Director
Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed
Director
The Clouded Dawn
Writer
Bethune
Writer
Fields of Sacrifice
Writer
A Trip Down Memory Lane
Producer
Tiger Child
Director
His Worship, Mr. Montréal
Director
Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks
Writer
Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks
Director
Stravinsky
Writer
The Apprentice
Producer
Never a Backward Step
Director
Bethune
Director
Starblanket
Producer
Starblanket
Writer
Bethune
Producer
Bethune
Script
Whistling Smith
Writer
First Stop, China
Writer
Family: A Loving Look at CBC Radio
Director
Scoggie
Writer
Creative Person: Leonard Cohen
Director
Dreamland: A History of Early Canadian Movies 1895-1939
Director
The World Of Enrico Fermi
Writer
Setting Fires for Science
Director
Juggernaut
Story Consultant
King of the Hill
Script
King of the Hill
Director
Starblanket
Director
Canada Vignettes: Wop May
Script
The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle
Writer
The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors
Writer
The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power
Writer
Saul Alinsky Went to War
Director
Secrets of the Bermuda Triangle
Producer
Secrets of the Bermuda Triangle
Screenplay
Secrets of the Bermuda Triangle
Director
Arctic IV
Writer
Has Anybody Here Seen Canada?
Writer
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
Writer
Henry Ford's America
Director
Henry Ford's America
Writer
Grierson
Writer
Director
Director
Writer
Producer
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