Directing
Donald Brittain
- Born
- June 10, 1928
- Died
- July 21, 1989
Biography
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
Known for
7.2Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen
1966
5.7Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
1976
6.5What on Earth!
1967
8.0King of the Hill
1974
7.8Stravinsky
1966
10.0The Lost Pharaoh: The Search for Akhenaten
1980
6.7Whistling Smith
1975
7.0The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle
1986
7.5The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power
1978
8.0The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors
1978
8.0The Magical Eye
1989
Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed
1979
9.0Overtime
1984
9.5Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
1986
10.0Henry Ford's America
1977
7.0Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks
1985
7.0Donald Brittain: Filmmaker
1992
10.0Thunderbirds in China
1974