Oscar-nominated Montreal filmmaker Colin Low Dies Age 89

Colin Low, a pioneering filmmaker whose groundbreaking career with the National Film Board of Canada spanned over six decades, died in Montreal on February 24 at the age of 89.

In 1945 Low was hired by Norman McLaren, the legendary animator at the National Film Board. Low moved to Montreal, started as a graphic artist and worked his way up to head the animation unit.

Eventually he moved into documentary filmmaking and is remembered for titles including City of Gold, Corral and Universe.

The narrator from Low’s Universe became the memorable voice of Kubrick’s HAL 9000 computer.

Universe was one of the sources Stanley Kubrick used when making 2001: A Space Odyssey. The narrator from Low’s Universe became the memorable voice of Kubrick’s HAL 9000 computer.

Another milestone was In the Labyrinth, co-directed with IMAX creator Roman Kroitor. It was projected on two 50 foot screens inside the Labyrinth Pavilion, which was a major draw at Montreal’s Expo 67.

Over a 50-year career at the NFB, Low worked on more than 200 productions.

Agencies/Canadajournal

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