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Helvetica (DVD, 2007)

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Feature-length independent film about typography, graphic design and global visual culture. The film 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. Interviewees include some of the most illustrious and innovative names in the design world, including Erik Spiekermann, Matthew Carter, Massimo Vignelli, Wim Crouwel, Hermann Zapf, Neville Brody, Stefan Sagmeister, Michael Bierut, David Carson, Paula Scher, Jonathan Hoefler, Tobias Frere-Jones, Experimental Jetset, Michael C.

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Independent documentary celebrating 50 years of Helvetica, one of the most ubiquitous sans-serif typefaces in modern print. HELVETICA looks at the font's evolution--from its Swiss origins to its current usage--examining the aesthetics of type and how it affects our everyday lives. Featuring interviews with some of the world's leading graphic and type designers, the film provides an invaluable insight for those interested in typography, graphic design, and global visual culture.

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EAN0082354004224

eBay Product ID (ePID)62847454

Product Key Features

Aspect Ratio1.78 Wide Screen

Film/TV TitleHelvetica

DirectorGary Hustwit

Release Year2007

FormatDVD

LanguageEnglish

FeaturesWidescreen, With Subtitles

GenreDocumentaries, General, Documentaries & Biographies

Subtitle LanguageEnglish\German

Run Time85 Mins

Additional Product Features

CertificateE

Number of Discs1

ReviewsThe Guardian - A great idea... a global phenomenon, Time Out - Don't let the mundane subject matter put you off. This is one of the wittiest, most diligently researched, slyly intelligent and quietly captivating documentaries of the year

Sound sourceDolby Digital

Movie/TV TitleHelvetica