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Speaking of Glass (1958) | Slate

Speaking of Glass

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Speaking of Glass

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Rated 7.5 on TMDB

Speaking of Glass

Over Glas Gesproken

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. (Note: Distinct from Haanstra’s short poetic film Glass (Glas), this version is didactic and process-oriented.)

Released: 1958
Runtime: 28m
Genres: Documentary
Country: Netherlands
Language: Dutch

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Bert HaanstraDirector, Scenario Writer

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