Donald Brittain

Donald Brittain

Biography

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

Production

Memorandum

1967

As Director

What on Earth!

1967

As Writer

Fields of Sacrifice

1964

As Director

Helicopter Canada

1966

As Writer

Mobility

1986

As Writer

The Accident

1983

As Director

Fields of Sacrifice

1964

As Writer

A Trip Down Memory Lane

1966

As Producer

Tiger Child

1970

As Director

Stravinsky

1966

As Writer

The Apprentice

1971

As Producer

Never a Backward Step

1966

As Director

Bethune

1964

As Director

Bethune

1964

As Producer

Bethune

1964

As Script

Whistling Smith

1975

As Writer

Scoggie

1975

As Writer

King of the Hill

1974

As Director

King of the Hill

1974

As Script

Starblanket

1973

As Director

Saul Alinsky Went to War

1968

As Director

The Running Man

1981

As Director

Thunderbirds in China

1974

As Producer

Everybody's Prejudiced

1961

As Director

Everybody's Prejudiced

1961

As Writer

Bethune

1964

As Writer

The Clouded Dawn

1962

As Writer

Starblanket

1973

As Producer

Starblanket

1973

As Writer

The Dionne Quintuplets

1978

As Director

First Stop, China

1985

As Writer

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