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Bert Haanstra
Directing
Born May 31, 1916 · Espelo, Overijssel, the Netherlands
Died October 23, 1997
Also known as Albert Haanstra
Biography
Albert 'Bert' Haanstra was a Dutch film 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).
Awards & recognition
- Bert Haanstra Oeuvreprijs van de Nederlandse Film · 1996
- Golden Calf Culture Prize · 1983
- Academy Award — Best Documentary (Short Subject) · 1960
- Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau
- Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau
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- Academy Award — Best Documentary (Short Subject) · 1960 · nominated
