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Dutch
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龙 Dragon
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Bert Haanstra: Dutch film director (1916-1997).
Born (died at age 81).
Bert Haanstra has 15 credits in our database.
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Filmography (15)
Amsterdamned
Film
The Family of Chimps
Director, Writer
Nederland
Director, Writer
One Could Laugh in Former Days
Director, Producer
Mr. Slotter's Jubilee
Director
Dokter Pulder zaait papavers
Director, Producer
Ape and Super-Ape
Director, Writer
The Voice of the Water
Director, Writer
The Human Dutch
Director, Producer
Zoo
Director, Writer
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Academy Awards
Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject)
1960
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Biography
Albert Haanstra (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɑlbərd bɛrt ˈɦaːnstraː]; 31 May 1916 – 23 October 1997) was a Dutch 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).
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How old was Bert Haanstra?
Bert Haanstra was born on and passed away on at the age of 81.
What movies or shows has Bert Haanstra been in?
Bert Haanstra has 15 credits in our database. Notable titles include Amsterdamned (1988), The Family of Chimps (1984), Nederland (1983), One Could Laugh in Former Days (1983), Mr. Slotter's Jubilee (1979).
Where can I find more information about Bert Haanstra?
You can find more about Bert Haanstra on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
