People
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.
Movies:
Title | Release date |
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The Magical Eye as Self | 1989-01-01 |
The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle as Narrator | 1986-01-01 |
Mobility as Narrator | 1986-01-01 |
First Stop, China | 1985-01-01 |
The Lost Pharaoh: The Search for Akhenaten as Self - Narrator (voice) | 1980-11-30 |
Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed as Narrator | 1979-01-01 |
Canada Vignettes: Wop May as Narrator | 1979-01-01 |
The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power as Narrator | 1978-01-01 |
The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors as Narrator | 1978-01-01 |
Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry as Narrator (voice) | 1976-01-01 |
Whistling Smith as Narrator | 1975-01-29 |
King of the Hill as Self - Narrator | 1974-10-01 |
Juggernaut as Narrator (voice) | 1968-01-01 |
What on Earth! as Narrator | 1967-01-01 |
Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen as Narrator | 1966-02-16 |
Stravinsky as Narrator | 1966-01-01 |