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Mirror of Holland
Mirror of Holland
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MIRROR OF HOLLAND

Spiegel van Holland

Directed by Bert Haanstra
Netherlands, 1950
Documentary, Short

Synopsis

In 1950, Haanstra made Mirror of Holland, combining his talent as a filmmaker with his eye as a painter. Holding the camera upside down, he filmed images of Holland reflected in water. The effect is strange and delightful. It astonished critics and the public alike.

Synopsis

In 1950, Haanstra made Mirror of Holland, combining his talent as a filmmaker with his eye as a painter. Holding the camera upside down, he filmed images of Holland reflected in water. The effect is strange and delightful. It astonished critics and the public alike.