Thanks to the silent, black & white film The Bridge (1928) by Dutch director Joris Ivens, the vertical lifting bridge over Rotterdam’s Koningshaven acquired world fame at the time. This historic monument, now unemployed, was an example of advanced technology while 'De Hef' also symbolised modern society. “At a certain time, this film managed to give a positive, concrete answer to many vague yet urgent questions. The Bridge was made in an era amidst a movement which undertook the sharpest resistance to the murderous drudge of commercial large-scale industry. It became both a battle-cry and confession of faith.''

Other productions featuring De Hef location:

European Film Academy page on De Hef
Filmfonds page on De Hef (only in Dutch)
DJ Afrojack performing at De Hef (video)
Brugwachter (video)
Enclosed (2000)
De Brugwachter (1996)

Watch Joris Ivens' The Bridge (De Brug) here:

Location:
Nassaukade-Noordereiland, Rotterdam 51°54'48.1",4°29'55.4"
Distance [from Amsterdam Airport/Schiphol]; 63,5 km, fastest travel time by car 55 minutes.

Rotterdam Film & Media Office:
Saskia Kagchèl filmplanningMO@rotterdam.nl
https://www.rotterdam.nl/filmopname-inschrijven