Bert Haanstra


Director, Screenwriter

About

Birth Place
Netherlands
Born
May 31, 1916
Died
October 23, 1997

Biography

The Netherlands' most important documentary filmmaker, the prolific Haanstra made many award-winning shorts, as well as a number of features, beginning in 1949. "Glass" (1958) alone won 20 prizes. Haanstra maintained his reputation for curiosity, hard work and skill....

Biography

The Netherlands' most important documentary filmmaker, the prolific Haanstra made many award-winning shorts, as well as a number of features, beginning in 1949. "Glass" (1958) alone won 20 prizes. Haanstra maintained his reputation for curiosity, hard work and skill.

Life Events

1949

Began directing short films

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