Glass (1958)
Glas
Overview
This short documentary, shot in the glass factories of Leerdam and Schiedam, demonstrates how glass blowers do their work. But thanks to the superbly edited ballet of working hands and the sequence of mechanical motions of the engines, is it especially a cinematic tour de force. That the industry can’t do without man’s involvement is shown in the scene where we hear the voice of Haanstra himself counting the bottles on the conveyor belt, until one bottle breaks…
Where to watch Glass
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | Eye Film Player | — | — |
| Sweden | Eye Film Player | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Glass in 7 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Glass about?
This short documentary, shot in the glass factories of Leerdam and Schiedam, demonstrates how glass blowers do their work. But thanks to the superbly edited ballet of working hands and the sequence of mechanical motions of the engines, is it especially a cinematic tour de force. That the industry can’t do without man’s involvement is shown in the scene where we hear the voice of Haanstra himself counting the bottles on the conveyor belt, until one bottle breaks… Glass is a Documentary movie, released on 1958-06-27, runtime 10 minutes.
Is Glass worth watching?
TMDB users rate Glass 7.7 out of 10 from 42 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch Glass?
In the Netherlands, Glass is free to watch on Eye Film Player. The table on this page lists 1 more country. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Bert Haanstra
More like this
Sources
Details and the 7.7/10 rating from Glass on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.