Donald Brittain
Donald Brittain
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.
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Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen
1966

Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen

Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
1976

Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry

What on Earth!
1967

What on Earth!

Mobility
1986

Mobility

Canada Vignettes: Wop May
1979

Canada Vignettes: Wop May

Whistling Smith
1975

Whistling Smith

The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle
1986

The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle

The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power
1978

The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power

The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors
1978

The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors

The Magical Eye
1989

The Magical Eye

Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed
1979

Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed

King of the Hill
1974

King of the Hill

Stravinsky
1966

Stravinsky

The Lost Pharaoh: The Search for Akhenaten
1980

The Lost Pharaoh: The Search for Akhenaten

First Stop, China
1985

First Stop, China