A tribute to the 1958 Dutch film by director and producer Bert Haanstra of the same name, I chose to create a rhythmic pentameter across this short documentary.
Produced by Visia Studios and shot, edited and directed by Michael Firus, this film documents a hot and fast day at a local glass blowing studio.
The concept of rhythm is most certainly pertinent to glass blowing. The teamwork and graceful coordination of the blowers is akin to a ballet; one of heat, metal and “a living material” – as one of the glass blowers puts it.
Michael Firus 