Donald Brittain

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.

filmography:

The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle

1986

Whistling Smith Whistling Smith

1975

Juggernaut Juggernaut

1968

The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors

1978

The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power

1978

Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed

1979

The Magical Eye The Magical Eye

1989

Canada Vignettes: Wop May Canada Vignettes: Wop May

1979

First Stop, China First Stop, China

1985

What on Earth! What on Earth!

1967

Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry

1976

King of the Hill King of the Hill

1974

Stravinsky Stravinsky

1966

Mobility Mobility

1986

The Lost Pharaoh: The Search for Akhenaten The Lost Pharaoh: The Search for Akhenaten

1980

Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen

1966

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