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Movie poster: Helvetica (2007)
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Helvetica

2007 · 80 min Documentary
7.2 / 10 · TMDB

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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📋 Film Details

Year 2007
Country United Kingdom
Genre Documentary
Director Gary Hustwit
Runtime 80 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.2/10 (174 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

This is quietly operating cinema. No big events, no crisis turns — just people and how they live through what happens to them.

Strengths: atmosphere, actors, accuracy of detail. Weaknesses: the pace isn't for everyone, the ending may feel unresolved.

For people who watch films for feeling, not entertainment.

Director: Gary Hustwit

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: An evening when your mind is at peace. With someone you can sit in silence with after. Wine or tea.

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Neville Brody

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David Carson

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Manfred Schulz

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Massimo Vignelli

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Rick Poynor

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Wim Crouwel

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Matthew Carter

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Alfred Hoffmann

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Mike Parker

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