Donald Brittain

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

Buster Keaton Rides Again
Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen
Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen
Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen
What on Earth!
What on Earth!
Homepage https://www.nfb.ca/directors/donald-brittain/
Birth Location
Born

Movies

The Magical Eye as Self
1989
Mobility as Narrator
1986
The Lost Pharaoh: The Search for Akhenaten as Self - Narrator (voice)
1980
1979
Whistling Smith as Narrator
1975
King of the Hill as Self - Narrator
1974
What on Earth! as Narrator
1967
Stravinsky as Narrator
1966

Movies

Mobility Writer
1986
1985
The Accident Director
1983
The Running Man Director
1981
1978
1975
Scoggie Writer
1975
1974
King of the Hill Director
1974
1974
Starblanket Writer
1973
Starblanket Producer
1973
Starblanket Director
1973
The Apprentice Producer
1971
Tiger Child Director
1970
1968
Memorandum Director
1967
1967
1966
1966
Stravinsky Writer
1966
1966
1964
1964
Bethune Writer
1964
Bethune Script
1964
Bethune Producer
1964
Bethune Director
1964
1962
1961