Behind the scenes: the partners who make Bridge to Liberation possible
A stage, lighting, sound, and visuals are indispensable for Bridge to Liberation. But behind the scenes, much more is needed to organize a new edition every year. From finances and production to making space available: CROP, Production World, and Volkshuisvesting Arnhem each contribute from their own role.
Behind the scenes: the technology that brings Bridge to Liberation to life
Anyone standing at the Rijnkade on September 18 sees a unified whole: a stage at the foot of the John Frost Bridge, artists, music, film, light, and special effects. But before Bridge to Liberation can begin, construction, testing, and fine-tuning take place behind the scenes for days. Interstage, Stagelight, CT Nederland, and Dream Fireworks have been involved for years […]
“Suddenly it is no longer a black and white character from an archive film, but a character that you can completely feel and almost touch.”.
Victor van Vloten has been the driving force behind the films shown at Bridge to Liberation since 2013. As a screenwriter and director, he brings the stories of World War II to life in a vibrant and moving way. He shares what goes into making the films.
“I'm trying to bridge the gap between then and now”
"Freedom is being able to be who you want to be, truly who you want to be. Regardless of your orientation, religion, background, gender, or what you do with your body." This is how author Nazmiye Oral defines freedom. Since 2017, she has contributed, as an ambassador and screenwriter, to Bridge to Liberation, a project that commemorates Operation Market […]
Julia van Rooij: indispensable force behind the scenes at Bridge to Liberation
Fireworks displays, dazzling performances, lighting effects—at Bridge to Liberation, visitors are treated to a spectacle. Setting something like this up is a major undertaking, requiring months of work. Julia van Rooij ensures that everything runs smoothly from a technical perspective. "Suppliers, the director, designers, lighting, sound—we create the […]
“We enjoy being able to contribute something in addition to our work.”
"At one point, I saw a call for volunteers from Bridge to Liberation and thought: maybe I can contribute something based on my interests." That's how Corine Poot (48) began her volunteer work with Bridge to Liberation. In addition to her work as an English teacher at Marnix College in Ede, Corine has been helping out for three editions […]
Remembering is a moment to look in the mirror
An event like Bridge to Liberation involves a lot of work. Planning and execution, writing lyrics, choosing the music, you name it. The person responsible for all of this is Alvin Williams. He's the artistic director of the Bridge to Liberation commemoration event.
Impact of war
impact of war FASHION COLLECTION TELLS STORIES ABOUT THE IMPACT OF WAR 9 stories of new Arnhem residents linked to 9 stories of evacuees from Arnhem (1944) are incorporated into 9 outfits shown in a fashion show. This special narrative collection Impact of war is created by Arnhem fashion designer Mirte Engelhard. Personal stories of citizen resistance against […]
Documentaries
documentaries Back home https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_pMox2HeGs%20https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sZh7NbRdRw Bleaching noses part 1 Bleaching noses part 2 https://www.youtube.com /watch?v=d1xip0otzcwhttps://youtu.be/L4nkslaGBKk?si=C8CgjFT4CkJkusQo Interview 100 year old veteran Wilf Oldham arnhem 4 ever
Airborne ❤️ – Vlogs by Francis Broekhuijsen 2021
Airborne. Search and watch the Airborne. Francis Broekhuijsen starred in our show last year. This year, he'll join us in a 10-part vlog series to search for the Airborne. What is that Airborne heart, anyway? Why do we feel a deep connection to that history? What does freedom mean? Together with the Arteffects Academy, […]