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Helvetica [2006] [DVD]

DVD ~ Gary Hustwit
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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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: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000VWEFP8
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,613 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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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Die Neue Haas Grotesk, 13 May 2008
By bernie "xyzzy" (Arlington, Texas) - See all my reviews
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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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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, 9 Jan 2008
By W. Kenney (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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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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12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, 7 Nov 2007
By J. Macdonald "JoelMacDonald" (Stonehaven, Scotland) - See all my reviews
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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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3.0 out of 5 stars quite, quite fascinating and erudite
this film has introduced me to the subtleties of style within the context of the world of print media; I would never have considered this area otherwise

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Published 24 days ago by Hill Walker

4.0 out of 5 stars A definite must for anyone interested in typeface
This a a great documentary for anyone interested in typeface design. Contains some very good interviews with designers. Read more
Published 6 months ago by reiteach

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
Published 24 months ago by Mr. Paul D. Maher

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