Helvetica poster
Movie · 2007

Helvetica

1h 20m
Documentary
Gary Hustwit
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.
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Details

Original title
Helvetica
Director
Gary Hustwit
Year
2007
Runtime
1h 20m
Genres
Documentary