Donald Brittain
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Aliases: No known aliases
Gender: Male
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Homepage: https://www.nfb.ca/directors/donald-brittain/
Movie Involvements: 68
TV Involvements: 0
Most Famous Work
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.
Most Famous Work
Buster Keaton Rides Again
(1965) Writer
Helicopter Canada
(1966) Writer
Never a Backward Step
(1966) Director
Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen
(1966) Screenplay
Memorandum
(1967) Director
What on Earth!
(1967) Writer
Tiger Child
(1970) DirectorActing
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| 1989 | Self | |
| 1986 | Narrator | |
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| 1979 | Narrator | |
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| 1978 | Narrator | |
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| 1976 | Narrator (voice) | |
| 1975 | Narrator | |
| 1974 | Self - Narrator | |
| 1967 | Narrator | |
| 1966 | Self | |
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Directing
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
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| 1991 | Director | |
| 1986 | Director | |
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| 1979 | Director | |
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| 1976 | Director | |
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| 1961 | Director | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Writing
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
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| 1986 | Writer | |
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| 1985 | Writer | |
| 1979 | Writer | |
| 1978 | Screenplay | |
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| 1976 | Writer | |
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| 1973 | Writer | |
| 1967 | Writer | |
| 1966 | Screenplay | |
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| 1965 | Writer | |
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| 1961 | Writer | |
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| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Crew
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
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| 1979 | Script | |
| 1974 | Script | |
| 1964 | Script | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Production
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
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| 1979 | Producer | |
| 1978 | Producer | |
| 1974 | Producer | |
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| 1966 | Producer | |
| 1964 | Producer | |
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