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Glass (1958)

Movie ★ 7.7 10 min

This short documentary, shot in the glass factories of Leerdam and Schiedam, demonstrates how glass blowers do their work. But thanks to the superbly edited ballet of working hands and the sequence of mechanical motions of the engines, is it especially a cinematic tour de force. That the industry can’t do without man’s involvement is shown in the scene where we hear the voice of Haanstra himself counting the bottles on the conveyor belt, until one bottle breaks…

Bert Haanstra Director Bert Haanstra Writer

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Quick facts

Released
June 27, 1958
Runtime
10 min
IMDb
tt0052852
Language
Studio
Netherlands Government, George K. Arthur - Go Pictures, Bert Haanstra Films

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Frequently asked questions

What is Glass about?
This short documentary, shot in the glass factories of Leerdam and Schiedam, demonstrates how glass blowers do their work. But thanks to the superbly edited ballet of working hands and the sequence of mechanical motions of the engines, is it especially a cinematic tour de force. That the industry can’t do without man’s involvement is shown in the scene where we hear the voice of Haanstra himself counting the bottles on the conveyor belt, until one bottle breaks…
Who directed Glass?
Glass was directed by Bert Haanstra.
When was Glass released?
Glass is a 1958 documentary film.
Where can I watch Glass?
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