Gateways to New York: Othmar H. Ammann and his bridges (2019)

It's a pity Ammann can't live another hundred years. For then he'd build a bridge over the ocean.

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The story of the great Swiss engineer Othmar H. Ammann, who moves away in 1904 and redefines the rules of bridge construction in America - for decades and in a spectacular way. The beginning of motorisation, the post-war years, urbanisation and the consumer society: Ammann is not only in the middle of it, he is with his bridges a dynamic player, an agent of progress - and the belief in it.

Director: Martin Witz
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 88 min
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Production: Ventura Film, SRG SSR
Country: Switzerland
Language: English, Deutsch
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gateways to New York: Othmar H. Ammann and his bridges about?
The story of the great Swiss engineer Othmar H. Ammann, who moves away in 1904 and redefines the rules of bridge construction in America - for decades and in a spectacular way. The beginning of motorisation, the post-war years, urbanisation and the consumer society: Ammann is not only in the middle of it, he is with his bridges a dynamic player, an agent of progress - and the belief in it.
Who directed Gateways to New York: Othmar H. Ammann and his bridges?
Gateways to New York: Othmar H. Ammann and his bridges was directed by Martin Witz.
Who stars in Gateways to New York: Othmar H. Ammann and his bridges?
Gateways to New York: Othmar H. Ammann and his bridges stars Alex Mayo, Edward Cohen, Laura Norton, Andrew L. Sichenze, Tom F. Peters, Margot Ammann Durrer.
How long is Gateways to New York: Othmar H. Ammann and his bridges?
Gateways to New York: Othmar H. Ammann and his bridges has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
What genre is Gateways to New York: Othmar H. Ammann and his bridges?
Gateways to New York: Othmar H. Ammann and his bridges is a Documentary film.
Where was Gateways to New York: Othmar H. Ammann and his bridges produced?
Gateways to New York: Othmar H. Ammann and his bridges was produced in Switzerland.