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12/09/2007 Documentary 1h 20m
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Typography, Graphic Design and Global Visual Culture

Overview

Helvetica is a feature-length independent film about typography, graphic design and global visual culture. It looks at the proliferation of one typeface (which will celebrate its 50th birthday in 2007) as part of a larger conversation about the way type affects our lives. The film is an exploration of urban spaces in major cities and the type that inhabits them, and a fluid discussion with renowned designers about their work, the creative process, and the choices and aesthetics behind their use of type.

  1. Gary Hustwit

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Michael Bierut

    Himself

  2. Neville Brody

    Himself

  3. David Carson

    Himself

  4. Manfred Schulz

    Himself

  5. Massimo Vignelli

    Himself

  6. Rick Poynor

    Himself

  7. Wim Crouwel

    Himself

  8. Matthew Carter

    Himself

  9. Alfred Hoffmann

    Himself

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Reviews

A review by Sheldon Nylander
Written by Sheldon Nylander on 2019-09-02
"Helvetica" is a surprisingly interesting documentary about the creation and influence of a font. Yes, a font. Yet, the story behind it is more interesting than you might believe, not to mention the influence it's had since its creation, both by its design and by the creation of an anti-Helvetica faction that rebels against its button-down and now traditional design. The influence of that rebellion alone is actually quite interesting, and as you watch this film you realize the design and the work that's gone on behind the scenes for things that we see every day and likely take for granted. Aft...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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