Helvetica (2007)
Typography, Graphic Design and Global Visual Culture
80 min
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.
- Release date
- September 12, 2007
- Country of origin
- United States, United Kingdom
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Trailer
Cast
- Michael Bierut as Himself
- Massimo Vignelli as Self
- Matthew Carter as Self
- Tobias Frere-Jones as Himself
- Manfred Schulz as Self
- Rick Poynor as Self
- Wim Crouwel as Self
- Alfred Hoffmann as Self
- Mike Parker as Self
- Otmar Hoefer as Self
- Bruno Steinert as Self
- Hermann Zapf as Self
Crew
- Gary Hustwit · Director
- Gary Hustwit · Producer
- Kristian Dunn · Composer
- Luke Geissbuhler · Cinematographer
- Shelby Siegel · Editor