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Released
1928 · FILM

The Bridge

Directed by
Color
Black & White
Runtime
16 min
Language
NL
Documentary

Synopsis

Though not an especially aesthetically striking structure, the Hefbrug becomes the subject of detailed visual exploration in Joris Ivens' film. Through a combination of close-ups, long shots, bird’s eye views, and low angles, Ivens captures the bridge’s structure, its complex mechanisms, and its operational processes. The film also illustrates how the bridge integrates into the broader transportation network, highlighting its crucial role for the city of Rotterdam.

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Principal cast & crew: 1

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Edited by Joris Ivens

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