Donald Brittain

Directing 98 years Born 1928-06-10 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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.

Known For

Henry Ford's America
★ 10.0
Henry Ford's America
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On Guard For Thee
On Guard For Thee
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Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed
Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed
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Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks
★ 7.0
Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks
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King of the Hill
★ 8.0
King of the Hill
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The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power
★ 7.5
The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power
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Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen
★ 7.2
Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen
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Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
★ 5.7
Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
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The Magical Eye
★ 8.0
The Magical Eye
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The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle
★ 7.0
The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle
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The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors
★ 8.0
The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors
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Donald Brittain: Filmmaker
★ 7.0
Donald Brittain: Filmmaker
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Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
★ 9.5
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
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Canada Vignettes: Wop May
★ 6.2
Canada Vignettes: Wop May
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Stravinsky
★ 7.8
Stravinsky
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Whistling Smith
★ 6.7
Whistling Smith
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What on Earth!
★ 6.5
What on Earth!
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First Stop, China
★ 7.0
First Stop, China
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