Helvetica

09/12/2007

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1hr 20min

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Documentary

Typography, Graphic Design and Global Visual Culture

STORY

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.

CAST & CREW

    Cast

  • Michael Bierut
  • Neville Brody
  • David Carson
  • Manfred Schulz
  • Massimo Vignelli

    Director

  • Gary Hustwit

INFORMATION

    Production Companies

  • Swiss Dots
  • Veer

    Production Countries

  • United Kingdom

LANGUAGES

  • English
  • German