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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Cast credits
Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen
Narrator
Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
Narrator (voice)
What on Earth!
Narrator
Whistling Smith
Narrator
The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power
Narrator
The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle
Narrator
The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors
Narrator
Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed
Narrator
King of the Hill
Self - Narrator
Stravinsky
Narrator
The Lost Pharaoh: The Search for Akhenaten
Self - Narrator (voice)Crew credits
The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power
Director, Writer
The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle
Director, Writer
The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors
Director, Writer
Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen
Director, Screenplay
Buster Keaton Rides Again
Writer
Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
Writer, Director
Memorandum
Director
What on Earth!
Writer
Fields of Sacrifice
Director, Writer
Helicopter Canada
Writer
The Accident
Director
Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed
Director, Writer, Producer
A Trip Down Memory Lane
Producer
Tiger Child
Director
Stravinsky
Writer
His Worship, Mr. Montréal
Director
Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks
Writer, Director
The Apprentice
Producer
Never a Backward Step
Director
Bethune
Director, Script, Producer, WriterImages
