Mirror of Holland
At a glance
Mirror of Holland is a short Dutch documentary about The Netherlands, directed by Bert Haanstra and released in 1950. With a runtime of 10 minutes and Dutch-language presentation, it offers a brief film entry for viewers interested in Dutch documentary history. Haanstra’s work was his first success abroad and received the Short Film Palme d’Or at the 1951 Cannes Film Festival. Piet van Moock is listed as producer. The film is classified as a documentary film and is associated with the Netherlands. Its compact length makes it a concise option for exploring Haanstra’s early work and a film centered on the country itself.
Who it is for
A fit for viewers exploring Dutch documentaries, Bert Haanstra’s work, or short films about The Netherlands.
What is good
- Concise 10-minute runtime
- Directed by Bert Haanstra
- Dutch-language film
- Won the 1951 Short Film Palme d’Or
What to know first
- Dutch-language presentation
Verdict
Mirror of Holland is a short, focused documentary about The Netherlands. Its brief runtime and Haanstra’s early international success may interest viewers of Dutch film.
Details
- Year
- 1950wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Runtime
- 10 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Director
- Bert Haanstrawikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Country
- Netherlandswikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
- IMDb
- tt0042990wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
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Sources
- wikidata.org/wiki/Q2148663· checked 3 Oct 2026
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirror_of_Holland· checked 2 Oct 2026