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Glass (1958) - FAQ

Frequently asked questions about this film.

What is Glass about?

Glass is a documentary. 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….

When was Glass released?

Glass was released in 1958.

How long is Glass?

Glass has a runtime of 10 minutes.

What genre is Glass?

Glass is classified as Arts, Culture.

What topics does Glass cover?

Glass explores topics including technology-innovation.