Bert Haanstra

Bert Haanstra Trailers

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Albert 'Bert' Haanstra was a Dutch film director of films and documentaries. His documentary Glass (1958) won the Academy Award for Documentary Short Subject in 1959. His feature film Fanfare (1958) was the most visited Dutch film at the time, and has since only been surpassed by Turkish Delight (1973).

Most Popular Bert Haanstra Trailers

Total trailers found: 41

...Geist und ein wenig Glück Trailer (1965)

14 June 1965

Documentary about the current state of German cinema. Produced for German television.

The Manneken Pis Case Trailer (1960)

30 September 1960

Kamiel steals the famous Brussels statue of Manneken Pis to impress his girlfriend Denise, the daughter of the man who is supposed to guard it.

Everyman Trailer (1963)

01 January 1963

Bert Haanstra paints a portrait of The Netherlands and the Dutch, in his own unparalleled manner. Partly with the aid of a hidden camera he observes people in the most diverse situations.

Rembrandt, Painter of Man Trailer (1957)

01 January 1957

In Rembrandt, Haanstra shows that it is possible to make a fascinating film only with images from paintings.

Amsterdamned Trailer (1988)

11 February 1988

A mysterious diver hiding in Amsterdam's canal system embarks on a rampage of gruesome murders, terrifying city officials and leaving few clues for the city's best detective, who doesn't suspect that both his new girlfriend and twelve-year-old daughter may be closer than he is to finding the killer.

The Voice of the Water Trailer (1966)

22 December 1966

The Netherlands and water, they are inseparable from one another. Water in its soothing form, as a place of work and pleasure and as a source of threat and misery.

The Netherlands Trailer (1983)

15 June 1983

Bert Haanstra was commissioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to make a short film about his own country.

Trafic Trailer (1971)

16 April 1971

Mr. Hulot is the head designer of the Altra Automotive Co. His latest invention is a newfangled camper car loaded with outrageous extra features.

Children of Ghana Trailer (1988)

01 January 1988

Monument for a Gorilla Trailer (1987)

01 January 1987

In Burgers Zoo the new residence of the gorillas is put in operation. Also the country of origin, Cameroon, is visited.

And There Was No More Sea Trailer (1955)

01 January 1955

Short poetic documentary about the southern sea in the Netherlands.

Belgian Grand Prix Trailer (1955)

06 May 1955

Highlights of the Belgian Grand Prix from Spa-Francorchamps on June 5th, 1955.

The Detection of Mineral Oil Trailer (1954)

31 August 1954

Documentary on oil exploration, the phase before drilling.

Zoo Trailer (1961)

01 January 1961

A perfect, fast and hilarious montage. Using images from Artis (Amsterdam Zoo), Bert Haanstra shows that a couple of similarities can be discovered between human and animal.

The World of Simon Carmiggelt Trailer (1983)

28 April 1983

Eight newspaper-columns by Dutch writer Simon Carmiggelt were turned into a film in honor of his 70st birthday.

The Muider Group Revived Trailer (1949)

01 July 1949

Bert Haanstra's first film.

Mr. Slotter's Jubilee Trailer (1979)

13 December 1979

Hein Slotter, unpopular director of a pram factory, reluctantly agrees to celebrate his 25th anniversary.

Arise and Perish Trailer (1954)

31 July 1954

Documentary on the genesis of oil in the Earth's crust.

Myrte & The Demons Trailer (1950)

17 March 1950

Myrte and the Demons is a hallucinatory trip through a world shot in chiaroscuro in which lugubrious forest spirits take human forms at night.

De droomproducenten Trailer (1984)

01 January 1984

Documentary exploring why Belgian television doesn't invest more money in Belgian cinema as is the case in e.

Mirror of Holland Trailer (1950)

14 May 1950

In this short film Bert Haanstra gives his vision - from the water – of a tranquil Holland. During filming he held the camera upside down and afterwards put the images ‘up right’ again in the film.

The Hairdresser Trailer (1983)

01 January 1983

Short film in which Dutch author Simon Carmiggelt visits the hairdresser.

Panta Rhei Trailer (1952)

08 March 1952

In 1952, Haanstra made Panta Rhei , another view of Holland through the eyes of a painter and filmmaker.

Boer Pieterse schoot in de roos Trailer (1950)

01 January 1950

The Dike Builders Trailer (1952)

30 June 1952

Fanfare Trailer (1958)

04 October 1958

In the small Dutch village of Lagerheide, two members of the local brass band get into a fight, forcing the band to be split in two.

Glass Trailer (1958)

27 June 1958

This short documentary, shot in the glass factories of Leerdam and Schiedam, demonstrates how glass blowers do their work.

The Reconnaissance Drill Trailer (1954)

30 September 1954

Documentary on the first stage in oil exploration: the first drill.

The Family of Chimps Trailer (1984)

01 January 1984

A subtle account of the chimpanzees' behaviour in Burgers Dierenpark in Arnhem, on the occasion of the publication of the book Chimpansee Politiek by ethologist Dr.

Battle Without End Trailer (1955)

30 June 1955

A Shell Film Unit documentary by Bert Haanstra examining humanity’s struggle against insect plagues, filmed across Egypt, Iraq, Kenya, Sudan, Tanganyika, and Uganda.

God Shiva Trailer (1955)

30 June 1955

Impressive, abstract dance film from Bert Haanstra.

Speaking of Glass Trailer (1958)

01 January 1958

A 1958 documentary by Bert Haanstra that systematically documents the entire glassmaking process in Dutch factories, explaining both traditional craft and mechanized production techniques for an educational commission.

Ape and Super-Ape Trailer (1972)

21 December 1972

The film is a study of the differences and similarities between human and animal behaviour. The first part of the movie focuses on the behaviour of various animal species.

The Oil Field Trailer (1954)

01 November 1954

How the location and size of an oil field is measured. With animated explanations.

Retour Madrid Trailer (1968)

30 June 1968

Documentary about Ajax Amsterdam in 1968.

National Parks.... Necessity Trailer (1978)

30 June 1978

In this film Bert Haanstra shows how important the formation of national parks is for the protection of nature.

Delta Phase 1 Trailer (1962)

08 August 1962

Dr. Pulder Sows Poppies Trailer (1975)

09 October 1975

A small town doctor gets a visit from a former study-friend. He doesn't know this former surgeon has become a junkie that wants to steal his morphine.

Juliana in zeventig bewogen jaren Trailer (1979)

26 April 1979

Documentary about Queen Juliana of The Netherlands in honor of her 70st birthday, including a short interview with the queen.

Evoluon Trailer (1969)

01 January 1969

A 12 minute film about the Evoluon [a conference centre and former science museum erected by the electronics and electrical company Philips at Eindhoven in the Netherlands], of which is thought that it was made in 1969 by Bert Haanstra or Pim Heytman.

Medieval Dutch Sculpture Trailer (1951)

30 June 1951

Dutch sculpture in the late Middle Ages.