Donald Brittain

Actor · Director · Writer· Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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

21 credits across 4 departments.

Year	Title	Role	Type
1986	The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle	Narrator	Film
1986	The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle	Director	Film
1986	The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle	Writer	Film
1978	The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power	Narrator	Film
1978	The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors	Narrator	Film
1978	The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power	Director	Film
1978	The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors	Director	Film
1978	The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power	Writer	Film
1978	The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors	Writer	Film
1976	Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry	Narrator (voice)	Film
1976	Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry	Director	Film
1976	Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry	Writer	Film
1971	The Apprentice	Producer	Film
1967	What on Earth!	Narrator	Film
1967	Memorandum	Director	Film
1967	What on Earth!	Writer	Film
1966	Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen	Narrator	Film
1966	Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen	Director	Film
1966	Helicopter Canada	Writer	Film
1966	A Trip Down Memory Lane	Producer	Film
1965	Buster Keaton Rides Again	Writer	Film

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