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.
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- Movie/TV Credits:
- 15
- First Appeared:
- In the movie Stravinsky 1966-01-01
- Latest Project:
- Movie The Magical Eye 1989-01-01
Known For
Filmography
| Movie | The Magical Eye | Self | 1989-01-01 |
| Movie | Mobility | Narrator | 1986-01-01 |
| Movie | The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle | Narrator | 1986-01-01 |
| Movie | First Stop, China | Unknown | 1985-01-01 |
| Movie | The Lost Pharaoh: The Search for Akhenaten | Self - Narrator (voice) | 1980-11-30 |
| Movie | Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed | Narrator | 1979-01-01 |
| Movie | Canada Vignettes: Wop May | Narrator | 1979-01-01 |
| Movie | The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors | Narrator | 1978-01-01 |
| Movie | The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power | Narrator | 1978-01-01 |
| Movie | Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry | Narrator (voice) | 1976-01-01 |
| Movie | Whistling Smith | Narrator | 1975-01-29 |
| Movie | King of the Hill | Self - Narrator | 1974-10-01 |
| Movie | What on Earth! | Narrator | 1967-01-01 |
| Movie | Stravinsky | Narrator | 1966-01-01 |
| Movie | Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen | Narrator | 1966-02-16 |