← Back to films
Helvetica

Helvetica

7,2 /10 (179 Votes)
2007 EN 80 min

Overview

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.

Rent

Buy

Powered by JustWatch via TMDB

Release date

12/09/2007

Votes

179

Popularity

0.6

Typography, Graphic Design and Global Visual Culture

Genres

Status

Released

Language

EN

Runtime

80 min

Website

www.hustwit.com

Original Soundtrack

Loading soundtrack videos…

Sheldon Nylander

Sheldon Nylander

2019-09-02

⭐ 8

"Helvetica" is a surprisingly interesting documentary about the creation and influence of a font. Yes, a font. Yet, the story behind it is more interesting than you might believe, not to mention the influence it's had since its creation, both by its design and by the creation of an anti-Helvetica faction that rebels against its button-down and now traditional design. The influence of that rebellion alone is actually quite interesting, and as you watch this film you realize the design and the work that's gone on behind the scenes for things that we see every day and likely take for granted. Aft…

Read full review →