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Helvetica [2006] [DVD]

DVD ~ Gary Hustwit

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Directors: Gary Hustwit
Format: Dolby, NTSC, Widescreen
Language English
Subtitles: German, English
Region: All Regions
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number of discs: 1
Classification: Exempt
Studio: Plexi Film UK
DVD Release Date: 26 Nov 2007
Run Time: 95 minutes

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

ASIN: B000VWEFP8
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 6,395 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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A remarkable documentary marking the 50th anniversary of Helvetica, one of the most widely used typefaces of the 20th century. Featuring interviews with leading designers, the film explores the nature of urban design and its impact on our everyday lives. Intelligent and compelling, this is the breakthrough documentary hit of the year.

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Independent documentary celebrating 50 years of Helvetica, one of the most ubiquitous sans-serif typefaces in modern print. HELVETICA looks at the font's evolution--from its Swiss origins to its current usage--examining the aesthetics of type and how it affects our everyday lives. Featuring interviews with some of the world's leading graphic and type designers, the film provides an invaluable insight for those interested in typography, graphic design, and global visual culture.

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By	bernie "xyzzy" (Arlington, Texas) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

This review is from: Helvetica [Blu-ray] [2006] (Blu-ray)

This is an intriguing documentary on typography, graphic design, and global visual culture. The origins and metamorphosis of the use of the type font and the people involved. We see its structure and the psychology behind the font. How it got its name. Soon we see it everywhere.

I have to admit I was more moved by the introduction of the film as they were using the lead type and setting up a proof press. I used the same equipment as a lad and always felt that something was missing when the technology changed and it was a less of hands on function.

Beside the font it is interesting to see how graphic design industry works. The people involved in it and the end results; presented by Gary Hustwit.

After waiting this documentary (which lends its self well to the Blu-ray treatment) you will want to "give them Helvetica."

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, 9 Jan 2008

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A fascinating perspective on a profession that we use every day but never think about. Seems so dull but is captivating.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, 7 Nov 2007

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Saw the shortened version on BBC 1 last night and loved it. Learning the story of the typeface and seeing how widely it's been used was fantastic. The interviews are brilliant. Buy this now...

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4.0 out of 5 stars A definite must for anyone interested in typeface
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5.0 out of 5 stars An exciting documentary about something that blends into invisibility.

The mark of a good documentary is the story. You can take the most exciting set of events and if you don't tell them properly you'll have a bad documentary. Read more

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