United States / Sep 12, 2007 / NR
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer

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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Matthew Carter | Himself |
| Alfred Hoffmann | Himself |
| Mike Parker | Himself |
| Otmar Hoefer | Himself |
| Bruno Steinert | Himself |
| Hermann Zapf | Himself |
| Leslie Savan | Herself |
| Tobias Frere-Jones | Himself |
| Jonathan Hoefler | Himself |
| Erik Spiekermann | Himself |
| Lars Müller | Himself |
| Paula Scher | Herself |
| Stefan Sagmeister | Himself |
| Erwin Brinkers | Himself |
| Marieke Stolk | Herself |
| Danny van den Dungen | Himself |
| Michael C. Place | Himself |
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| Manuel Krebs | Himself |
| Dimitri Bruni | Himself |
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Helvetica |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English, Deutsch |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Swiss Dots, Veer |
| Official site | hustwit.com |
| Release date | 12 settembre 2007 |
| Production | Andrew Dreskin, Michelle Hustwit, Chris Levinson Wilson, John Goldsmith, Gary Hustwit, Antoine Wilson, Lee Wilkins, Sharon Hustwit, Jakob Trollbäck |
| Editing | Shelby Siegel |
| Cinematography | Luke Geissbühler |
| Assistant directors | Gary Hustwit |
| Music | Kristian Dunn, Andy Kris, Brian Langman |
| Sound | Andy Kris, Brian Langman, Kristian Dunn |
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| Collection | Design Trilogy |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Physical media
Netherlands / Feb 07, 2008 / AL / DVD
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