Gateways to New York – Othmar H. Ammann and His Bridges

Switzerland, January 2019
FILM, Documentary, 88 min.

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directed by
Martin Witz
Written by
Martin Witz
Status
In distribution

The story of the great Swiss structural engineer, Othmar H. Ammann, who emigrated in 1904 and redefined the art of bridge building in America. Ammann's own life, career, and breathtaking constructions were framed by the steady, dynamic acceleration of 20th century America – the roaring twenties, mass motorization, the Great Depression, war, suburbanization, and the economic boom that led to modern consumer society.

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World Premiere
January 2019
Original Version
English, German (italian/english/german subtitles),  colour, DCP, 88 min.
Production
ventura film sa, RSI Radiotelevisione svizzera, SRG SSR
Producer
Andres Pfaeffli, Elda Guidinetti, Silvana Bezzola Rigolini
directed by
Martin Witz
Written by
Martin Witz
Cinemato­graphy
Patrick Lindenmaier
Editing
Stefan Kälin
Sound Design
Roland Widmer
Re-Recording Mix
Jacques Kieffer
Music
Marcel Vaid

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Switzerland
Frenetic Films Distribution
Release date: 04.04.2019

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