Arnhem (1945)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 19M

Director : Herman van der Horst, Paul Schuitema

Synopsis

Portrait of Arnhem destroyed by war. Citizens and volunteers clear the rubble and start the reconstruction of their city.

Actors

Crews

Herman van der Horst
Herman van der Horst
Director
Paul Schuitema
Paul Schuitema
Director
Herman van der Horst
Herman van der Horst
Camera Operator
Paul Schuitema
Paul Schuitema
Camera Operator
Jan Mul
Jan Mul
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