Helvetica (2007)
Typography, Graphic Design and Global Visual Culture
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
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: September 12, 2007
Cast
- Michael Bierut - Himself
- Neville Brody - Himself
- David Carson - Himself
- Manfred Schulz - Himself
- Massimo Vignelli - Himself
- Rick Poynor - Himself
- Wim Crouwel - Himself
- Matthew Carter - Himself
- Alfred Hoffmann - Himself
- Mike Parker - Himself
Music: Kristian Dunn
Editing: Shelby Siegel
Production: Swiss Dots, Veer
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English, Deutsch
Original Language: en
Keywords
designer, advertising, font, graphic design, typography, modernism
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Helvetica about?
- 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.
- Who directed Helvetica?
- Helvetica was directed by Gary Hustwit.
- Who stars in Helvetica?
- Helvetica stars Michael Bierut, Neville Brody, David Carson, Manfred Schulz, Massimo Vignelli, Rick Poynor.
- How long is Helvetica?
- Helvetica has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Helvetica?
- Helvetica is a Documentary film.
- Where was Helvetica produced?
- Helvetica was produced in United Kingdom.