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Donald Brittain
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Donald Brittain

Born June 10, 1928 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Died July 21, 1989

3 films Website

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 3

Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry (1976) movie poster
Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry1976
Whistling Smith (1975) movie poster
Whistling Smith1975
What on Earth! (1967) movie poster
What on Earth!1967