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Helvetica Documentary Film Giveaway
Everybody knows and use or have used Helvetica, it's one of the most famous and used typeface in the world. It's so famous that there is a movie about it. Produced and directed by Gary Hustwit, Helvetica shows us the proliferation and how we are always surrounded by this great font created by Max Miedinger with Edüard Hoffmann in 1957 for the Haas Type Foundry in Münchenstein, Switzerland. Also we have one copy of the film to give away.
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.
Helvetica encompasses the worlds of design, advertising, psychology, and communication, and invites us to take a second look at the thousands of words we see every day.
Interviewees in Helvetica include some of the most illustrious and innovative names in the design world, including Erik Spiekermann, Matthew Carter, Massimo Vignelli, Wim Crouwel, Hermann Zapf, Neville Brody, Stefan Sagmeister, Michael Bierut, David Carson, Paula Scher, Jonathan Hoefler, Tobias Frere-Jones, Experimental Jetset, Michael C. Place, Norm, Alfred Hoffmann, Mike Parker, Bruno Steinert, Otmar Hoefer, Leslie Savan, Rick Poynor, Lars Muller, and many more.
Trailer:
Helvetica Trailer from New Video Digital on Vimeo.
Poster
Helveticais now available as a digital download for USA iTunes users.
Giveaway
To win a copy of the Helvetica Film just leave a comment with your email. The winner will be announced next week.
For more information about the movie, visit http://www.helveticafilm.com/
About the author
My name is Fabio Sasso, I'm a graphic/web designer from Porto Alegre, Brazil and I'm the founder of Abduzeedo. I hope we can share lots of information, tips, and ideas through Abduzeedo. Also you can follow me on Twitter or my personal site at http://fabiosasso.com.
166 Comments
Great film! Would love to own a copy!
Not sure why I am recommending this but if you love Helvetica check out what the guys from Neubau Berlin are doing. They base a lot of their design on Swiss school typography. Especially the work of Stefan Gandl is simply amazing.
See what you think:
http://www.neubauberlin.com/
Gideon van Dijk
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Gideon van Dijk
I just seen it this week..
Luvdit!
Must-seen for the typo lovers out here ;)
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(finally.. my 1st post :p)
would certainly feel lucky if i get a copy of Helvetica Documentary.
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Must see for all "typophile", indeed!
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This film is a well balanced take on the typeface that has helped to shape the face of contemporary design. Love or hate the typeface, you'll appreciate this film.
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It seem it's a good documentary :D
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A lovely film.
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I would be very interested to see this movie...I always love a good stories about fonts
I never win...
oh helvetica, you've been there for me from the start.
I really have been wanting to see this, hopefully now I will be able to.
I watched a portion of this while it was briefly available on youtube and I've wanted to finish it ever since.
Nice site, by the way. I especially enjoy the Photoshop tutorials.
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Awesome - gianni[at]runlevel6[dot]org
Awesome! I read about the movie and it seems like a great documentary!
Good luck guys! :)
I have only seen half of this movie.
AND I'M DYING TO SEE THE SECOND!
So i really hope to win a copy!
Love those tutorials!
Hey I want one!!! cataua[at]gmail[dot]com
I'm a huge fan of Helvetica, and this documentary certainly looks awesome!
Please pick me :)
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Yo quiero una copia! I just realized Abduzeedo's founder is brazilian. Greetings from Uruguay
nice documentary for THE sans-serif typeface
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My favourite font.
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It would be great to have my personal part of type-history.
hope to get one...
I saw a little bit of this movie but never got to finish it. I planned on buying it to finish it and add to my growing collection of movies but I just never got around to it. I hope I win.
This seems like a very interesting film. I wonder what the sequel will be like?
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very interesting documentary
rendan [at] gmail [dot] com
That would be great to have one of those,
That was a very good film. Although after watching it, I'm very sick of seeing Helvetica everywhere I look.
Ah I was going to pirate this movie but now that your giving it away :)
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I almost bought a $180 T-Shirt because it was printed in Helvetica. I didn't even know what the writing on the shirt was all about. It was something about Swiss skiing?
Anyway, I realized immediately that I'm a broke-ass artist, and I have no business buying $180 T-Shirts.
Sigh. C'est la vie.
would love to have it!
saludos from arg!
I've been trying to see the full documentary, but every time the opportunity comes up, I only catch small parts. But it looks interesting, and until hearing about the documentary, I hadn't realized how much helvetica is present.
Thanks for the blog, btw!
This is a timely post, since I just started an intro to typography class yesterday, and our first assignment is on Helvetica.
great prize, I must say... frickinmuck at gmail
I have heard a lot about this documentary from my friends, would love to have a copy.
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wow!! quite a bit of interest here huh. There is nothing like something for nothing i guess.
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I'm a big fan of the Helvetica typeface, I'd love to own the movie.
andrew [at] projectnemeth [dot] com
awesome blog, awesome font, awesome documentary! I heard that the extras are awesome too! :D geez the internets make me talk like a freaking teenager --
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Please count me in!!!! I would love to win!!!!
Love it! Do want.
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Funny film
it looks so awesome! I love these types of documentaries....hint, hint lol.
Loved this documentary and would love even more to have it in my collection! More typefaces should get documentaries!
Using the Helvetica every day at work while producing all sorts of cereal packages, I would love to win a copy of the film!
This was an enjoyable documentary.
allaina.dayley@gmail.com
Stefan Sagmeister is the legend...Helvetica rulz! I would like to see it again definitely!
Peace!
done
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i need it!!!
I have seen this documentary before, but it's definitely worth watching again. jonl521@yahoo.com.
love you long time!
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Sounds like a helvetica of a documentary. oh man, that was really bad.
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Man, i need to watch this movie as soon as possible!
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I NEED THIISSS
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I love this movie
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Looks sweet!
Me Too!!!
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I've seen this film posted on you tube some months ago. But now, It´s not available any more.
Oh, and my email is mknepprath@gmail.com
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Eu quero!
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Valeu!
I´ve heard about but never seen it. Can I have my copy please?
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Love the poster
I've seen this documentary a few days ago with our tutor for typography and I have to say this documentary is well worth seeing for every designer!
Man i need it, its the best!! good luck!!
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cheers
I would like own a copy of this film :)
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Mmmmm!
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Love it!
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Such a great movie. Finally, people are making typography known and appreciated.
Thanks.
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thanks!
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thanks!
Brilliant, me want =)
seems pretty interesting.. lways toutgh that my typo teacher never put enough energy on historical font such as helvetica witch in my opinion is one of the nicest al around font!!
anyway would like to own the movie!!
Love this film. Would love it even more for free!
I'd love to watch this documentary!
Whether you're pro or con Helvetica, it's great to see a film that makes design, typography available to the masses in a way that is humorous and informative. I would love to add this to my collection.
WOW! i'd love to have this one! :D
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Aaahhhhhh rapá!!!
será que ainda dá tempo?
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I'm reading a book about type right now and i never knew that type was so interesting, watching the trailer i can see that this is a good film.
Oops forgot my email
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Of course I want it, it would be so nice!
Thanks for sharing. :)
Joffrey,
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i would LOVE a copy of this movie!
:)
Helvetica has been present in so many good and bad moments. It feels like an old friend you can count on!
cool movie
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This looks so great.
This font is a revolution in industrial tipography and deserves one special documentary!
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Helvetica is one of that fonts that you love & hate... at the same time... it's just awesome...
It's The Real Thing. Period. Coke. Period. Any Questions? Of Course Not.
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If Helvetica was a girl, I'd marry her.
i'm a helvetiva lover too.
already watch the movie. its amazing really for so many years none can top helvetica dominance....dont know why, the font seems to feel..... "right"... anyhow, I would love to get a copy :). cheers
Had to sign up for this one lol
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Yeah!
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Oooooh! Count me in! :D
Meu comentário sobre o documentário.
http://imagem-papel-e-furia.blogspot.com/2008/02/helvetica.html
Quero uma cópia!!
i also love this type... one of the most popular yet remains one of the most effective type...
i hope ill have a copy of this documentary... :D
lol i am addicted with helvetica... probably the best font in the world
I managed to see a few minutes of this at college one day, and have been wanting to watch the rest of it ever since. The portion I did see, managed to give me an entirely new outlook on typography and I feel I am a better designer because of it.
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Wow! History of Helvetica. I would love to see the film even if I don't win the copy!
Neato!
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that is hot stuff!i want one..
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I love this documentary! I've been looking to buy it for ages, but I can't find it in any shops over here!
Best quote: "Some people get kicks out of girls bottoms, but I get kicks out of type"
xD
boy, that trailer makes me wanna see more!
unfortunately i'm not living in the usa, so: no download -,-
i need your copy!
pretty nice ;-)
What a coincidense I was thinking about buying this thing yesterday (I seriously kid you not)cause I saw the trailer a while ago nd it kept on haunting me in the back of my mind.
And now one of my fav sites is giving it away...
this is waaaaaay coooool!
honestly, i prefer helvetica than arial when it comes to simplicity. . .
:D
Saw this document about 4 months ago. Amazing. You'll never know where's beauty lies, until you see it. Even in border on black and white spaces.
Definitely up for this.
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Wik.
Wow ... sooo many Comments!
But ... ok ... free stuff works always well. :)
Greez Jens
Heya, I'd love to have this movie. :-)
Fingers crossed!
I suggest you a funny video about fonts:
http://it.youtube.com/watch?v=i3k5oY9AHHM
now _this_ is a giveaway that should really interest (almost) all graphic designers
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wow i never realised they used it on car logos
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I want it.
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cool giveaway - Helvetica is one of those fonts you just find yourself using. Even when you're not aware of it.
love this movie. definitely count me in.
Would love a copy of this movie! I've been waiting to see it for a while now!
i wannaaaaaaa
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count me in =]
Awesome! I love this movie! Blockbuster hit of the year!
Rock and Roll!
Oh how I LOVE Helvetica!
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Im feelin lucky!
Do Want.
It's not being screened over here until Mid November. I don't think I can wait that long!
This documentary is amazing! I would love to own it.
I would love this!
Would love this. It would help me so much with my studies at the moment!
It would be great to have this documentary. By the way, love your work!
Pretty interesting movie!
v. interesting...hope i get it!
:)
oh oh oh oh, PICK me! ;)
Cheers!
make it easy and just pick me! ;-)
Here's your winner!
This film is fantastic. I was skeptical at first, but changed my mind very quickly.
I'd love to see it :)
Let's hope.
I saw this film at SXSW a few years ago. I would love to own a copy.
Huh, a documentation ’bout Hel(l)vetica, amazing! Just watched the trailer and it’s seems to be interesting. So, let’s take part on this giveaway … ;)
Great contest!
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I want one! Respect Helvetica!
I loved this movie.
Longtime lurker and reader. Thought I'd try and win the movie. Good luck everyone else!
Helvetica ... the ultimate typeface since 50 years !! I just love this typeface its always fresh.
"In Italy for thirty years under the Borgias they had warfare, terror, murder, bloodshed—but they produced Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and the Renaissance. In Switzerland they had brotherly love, 500 years of democracy and peace, and what did that produce? The cuckoo clock...[and Helvetica! :) ]" (Orson Wells as Harry Lime in The Third Man")
I have not heard about it. The idea of the movie is interesting.
yeah, the trailer makes me want to see more !
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do want
Hey! Nice giveaway! I'd L O V E to have a copy of this terrific movie!
Greets,
;)
Hey! Nice giveaway! I'd L O V E to have a copy of this terrific movie!
Greets,
;)
A typeface that is almost as old as me! An inspiration to me for over 30 years as a designer and I like the fact that the inside of the lower case 'a' character forms a teardrop shape.
geez, i forgot to leave my email :D
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I would love a copy of this film
Thank You very nice topic
Nice work ,great collection. Thanks for the share.
It's a must see, must have documentary.
Great job !
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