Donald Brittain
Directing
- Born
- June 10, 1928 · Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Died
- July 21, 1989 (age 61)
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.
Known for
Buster Keaton Rides Again
October 30, 1965
What on Earth!
January 1, 1967
Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen
February 16, 1966
Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
January 1, 1976
A Trip Down Memory Lane
August 28, 1966
The Apprentice
September 10, 1971
Memorandum
September 25, 1967
Helicopter Canada
January 1, 1966
Secrets of the Bermuda Triangle
July 20, 1978
Whistling Smith
January 29, 1975
Stravinsky
January 1, 1966
Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks
September 8, 1985
Behind the camera48
- 1991Family: A Loving Look at CBC Radio Director
- 1986The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle Director, Writer
- 1986Mobility Writer
- 1986Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame Writer
- 1985Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks Writer, Director
- 1985First Stop, China Writer
- 1983The Accident Director
- 1981The Running Man Director
- 1979Has Anybody Here Seen Canada? Writer
- 1979Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed