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David Bairstow

Co-Producer, Director, Producer, Producer/Director

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David Bairstow (1921-1985) was a Canadian producer and director and one of the most prolific filmmakers at the National Film Board of Canada.Over the course of his career, he made 200 films, notably the critically-acclaimed Morning on the Lièvre (1961) as well as Royal Journey (1951) and Grierson (1973), both of which won the BAFTA Award for Best Documentary.

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Born
27 Apr 1921
Died
10 May 1985 (aged 64)

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17493

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Q56290319

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