Directing · 1928
Donald Brittain
Born Jun 10, 1928·Ottawa, Ontario, Canada·Died Jul 21, 1989 (61)
Donald Code Brittain, OC (June 10, 1928 – July 21, 1989), was a renown award winning Canadian film maker, especially with the National Film Board. He directed, wrote, narrated and produced over 100 films and documentaries. His breakthrough came with "Fields of Sacrifice" in 1963. Brittain's legacy isn't just his films; his camaraderie and perfectionism left a lasting impact and set the standard for professionalism at the National Film Board.
Filmography
22 titles- 1992
Donald Brittain: FilmmakerSelf (archive footage)7.0Movie - 1989
The Magical EyeSelf8.0Movie - 1986
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the FlameNarrator9.5Movie - 1986
The Champions, Part 3: The Final BattleNarrator7.0Movie - 1986MobilityNarrator9.0Movie
- 1985
Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. BanksNarrator7.0Movie - 1985First Stop, China7.0Movie
- 1984
OvertimeNarrator9.0Movie - 1981On Guard For TheeNarrator (voice)Show
- 1980
The Lost Pharaoh: The Search for AkhenatenSelf - Narrator (voice)10.0Movie - 1979
Paperland: The Bureaucrat ObservedNarrator (voice)Movie - 1979Canada Vignettes: Wop MayNarrator6.2Movie
- 1978
The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of PowerNarrator7.5Movie - 1978
The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely WarriorsNarrator8.0Movie - 1977
Henry Ford's AmericaSelf - Narrator (voice)10.0Movie - 1976
Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm LowryNarrator (voice)5.7Movie - 1975
Whistling SmithNarrator6.7Movie - 1974
King of the HillSelf - Narrator8.0Movie - 1968JuggernautNarrator (voice)10.0Movie
- 1967
What on Earth!Narrator6.5Movie - 1966
StravinskyNarrator7.8Movie - 1966
Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard CohenNarrator7.2Movie