Donald Brittain
Known for: Directing
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.
Filmography
On Guard For Thee
Narrator (voice)
1981
Film
What on Earth!
Narrator
1967
Film
Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks
Narrator
1985
Film
The Magical Eye
Self
1989
Film
Donald Brittain: Filmmaker
Self (archive footage)
1992
Film
Whistling Smith
Narrator
1975
Film
Henry Ford's America
Self - Narrator (voice)
1977
Film
Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
Narrator (voice)
1976
Film
The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors
Narrator
1978
Film
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
Narrator
1986
Film
Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen
Narrator
1966
Film
The Lost Pharaoh: The Search for Akhenaten
Self - Narrator (voice)
1980
Film
The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle
Narrator
1986
Film
The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power
Narrator
1978
First Stop, China
1985
Film
Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed
Narrator (voice)
1979
Mobility
Narrator
1986
Film
King of the Hill
Self - Narrator
1974
Film
Stravinsky
Narrator
1966
Canada Vignettes: Wop May
Narrator
1979
Juggernaut
Narrator (voice)
1968