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192816 minGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(23 ratings)• TMDB

The Bridge

192816 minGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(23 ratings)• TMDB

Joris Ivens reveals the pivotal role of Rotterdam's Hefbrug bridge.

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Joris Ivens reveals the pivotal role of Rotterdam's Hefbrug bridge.

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The Hefbrug may not be a remarkably beautiful bridge, but through a mix of close-ups, long shots, bird’s eye views and low angles, Joris Ivens conveys a sense of the bridge’s structure, its intricate mechanisms and ways of operating, the way it fits into the overall transport infrastructure and therefore the immense importance of this bridge for the whole city of Rotterdam.

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