Documentary about the last bridgekeeper of De Hefbrug Rotterdam.
A film by Dirk Rijneke.
NRC Handelsblad:
'Bridgekeeper is a monumental for a disappearing era, matching Joris Iven’s famous first film about the brandnew bridge in 1928.'
Volkskrant:
'An ode to a man who considers his work as his life fulfillment.
A moving social – realistic portrayal.'
Shot on 16mm by Dirk Rijneke.
Sound on Nagra by Mildred van Leeuwaarden.
Assistants: Bero Beyer and Bas van der Ree.
Produced by Rijneke & van Leeuwaarden
Rotterdam Films