Donald Brittain
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Donald Brittain
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.
Acting
1966
as Narrator
1976
as Narrator (voice)
1967
as Narrator
1974
as Self - Narrator
1966
as Narrator
1980
as Self - Narrator (voice)
1986
as Narrator
1979
as Narrator
1968
as Narrator (voice)
1975
as Narrator
1978
as Narrator
1978
as Narrator
1986
as Narrator
1989
as Self
1979
as Narrator (voice)
1986
as Narrator
1977
as Narrator
1985
Production
1981
as Director
1974
as Producer
1986
as Director
1978
as Director
1978
as Director
1965
as Writer
1966
as Screenplay
1966
as Director
1976
1967
as Director
1978
as Director
1967
as Writer
1979
as Writer
1979
as Producer
1966
as Writer
1961
as Director
1961
as Writer
1964
as Director
1978
1986
as Writer
1983
as Director
1979
as Director
1962
as Writer
1964
as Writer
1964
as Writer
1966
as Producer
1970
as Director
1976
as Director
1985
1985
1966
as Writer
1971
as Producer
1966
as Director
1964
as Director
1973
as Producer
1973
as Writer
1964
as Producer
1964
as Script
1975
as Writer
1985
as Writer
1991
as Director
1975
as Writer
1967
as Director
1974
1970
as Writer
1958
as Director
1968
as Story Consultant
1974
as Script
1974
as Director
1973
as Director
1979
as Script
1986
1978
1978
1968
as Director
1978
as Producer
1978
as Screenplay
1978
as Director
1975
as Writer
1979
as Writer
1986
as Writer
1977
as Director
1977
as Writer
1973
as Writer
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