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Helvetica (2007)

Helvetica (2007)

Documentary

Typography, Graphic Design and Global Visual Culture

Release Date: 2007, September 12
Directors: Gary Hustwit
Countries: United Kingdom
Production: Swiss Dots, Veer
Cast: Matthew Carter, David Carson, Mike Parker, Wim Crouwel, Manfred Schulz, Neville Brody, Massimo Vignelli, Michael Bierut, Rick Poynor, Alfred Hoffmann, Otmar Hoefer, Bruno Steinert

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.

Keywords:

advertising designer graphic design modernism typography font