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Helvetica (2007)

September 12, 2007 (GB) Documentary • 80m

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.

Director

Gary Hustwit

Writer

Top Billed

Michael Bierut

Keywords

Top Billed Cast

Crew
Luke Geissbühler
Luke Geissbühler

Cinematography

Andrew Dreskin
Andrew Dreskin

Associate Producer

John Goldsmith
John Goldsmith

Associate Producer

Michelle Hustwit
Michelle Hustwit

Associate Producer

Sharon Hustwit
Sharon Hustwit

Associate Producer

Jakob Trollbäck
Jakob Trollbäck

Associate Producer

Lee Wilkins
Lee Wilkins

Associate Producer

Antoine Wilson
Antoine Wilson

Associate Producer

Chris Levinson Wilson
Chris Levinson Wilson

Associate Producer

Brian Langman
Brian Langman

Sound Editor

Andy Kris
Andy Kris

Sound Mixer

Collection

Design Trilogy



Reviews

Sheldon Nylander

⭐ 8/10

September 2, 2019

"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 … read the rest.

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

Revenue

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