Person
Donald Brittain
Directing
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- Jun 10, 1928
- Died
- Jul 21, 1989
- From
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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.
Images
Credits
What on Earth!
Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen
Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
Whistling Smith
Stravinsky
Canada Vignettes: Wop May
Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks
The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle
The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power
The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
King of the Hill
The Lost Pharaoh: The Search for Akhenaten
Mobility
First Stop, China
Juggernaut
The Magical Eye
Overtime