Bert Haanstra

Albert Haanstra (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɑlbərt (bɛrt) ˈɦaːnstraː]; 31 May 1916 23 October 1997) was a Dutch 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).

Bert Haanstra
Haanstra in 1989
Born
Albert Haanstra

(1916-05-31)31 May 1916
Holten, Netherlands
Died23 October 1997(1997-10-23) (aged 81)
Hilversum, Netherlands
Occupation(s)Photographer, cameraman, film director
Years active1948–1988 (film director)
SpouseNita Wijtmans
ChildrenRimko and Jurre
Websitewww.berthaanstra.nl
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