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| Country: | Netherlands |
| NMTW Rating: | |
| Length: | 10 min |
Description:
This documentary explores the artistry and rhythm of two historic Dutch glass factories, Leerdam and Schiedam. With extensive access, the film reveals the detailed process of glass blowing, showcasing a captivating blend of human skill and machinery. Master glass blowers shape molten glass into delicate pieces, captured with clear precision. The film uses skillful editing to present the factory floor as an artistic space, blending the sounds of machinery with the concentration of the workers. Director Haanstra's voice narrates a moment counting bottles, highlighting the fragility inherent in the balance between artistry and industry when one shatters. The documentary is an engaging look at work, tradition, and the act of creation, emphasizing the vital role of people within a mechanized environment.
| Alternative title: | Glas |
| Release year: | 1958 |
| Language: | Dutch |
| Awards: | 🏆 Won 1 Oscar. 3 wins total |
| Director: | Bert Haanstra |
| Type: | Movie |
| Sub-genres: | glass blowing poetic documentary short film |
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