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.

credits

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

World Sales / World Rights

World Sales: New Docs

Worldwide Distribution

Switzerland: Frenetic Films Distribution
Release date: 04.04.2019

Awards

(a selection)

Solothurn, Solothurner Filmtage, Prix du public 2019 (Winner)
Zürich, Preis der Schweizer Filmkritik, Bester Schweizer Film 2020 (Winner)

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