Documentary
A fascinating documentary about Piet Zwart (1885–1977), an idiosyncratic and stubborn designer, who lived for innovation and prepared the way for the international success that is now known as Dutch Design. Piet Zwart worked as an interior and industrial designer, commercial typographer, photographer, critic and lecturer, playing a key role in defining the design climate in the Netherlands in the Twentieth Century. He is especially known for designing the famous ‘Piet Zwart’ kitchen for the Dutch company Bruynzeel: a kitchen that could be easily produced and consisted of standardized elements. His versatility and influence on present-day designers led the Association of Dutch Designers to award him the title of “Designer of the Century” in 2000.
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SIMILAR MOVIES
Italomodern – Design
Food Design
Pressing On: The Letterpress Film
Genius Loci: Carlo Scarpa and the Olivetti store
Hanzi
Objectified
The Gutenberg Enigma
Aspen, 1970
Arne Jacobsen’s Modern Denmark
Helvetica
Endless Letterpress
David Macaulay: Cathedral
Les Couturiers de l'Église
Now or never
Art & Copy
Blue Gold: American Jeans
Rams
Take a seat
Design Canada
Miz Cracker's Favorite Haunts
SIMILAR MOVIES
Italomodern – Design
IMDB 0 | Jan , 2025
Food Design
IMDB 0 | Apr , 2009
A look at how form, color, smell, consistency, the sounds made during eating, manufacturing technique, history and stories influence food design.Pressing On: The Letterpress Film
IMDB 6.8 | May , 2017
Why has letterpress printing survived? Irreplaceable knowledge of the historic craft is in danger of being lost as its caretakers age. Fascinating personalities intermix with wood, metal, and type as young printers save a traditional process in Pressing On, a 4K feature-length documentary exploring the remarkable community keeping letterpress alive.Genius Loci: Carlo Scarpa and the Olivetti store
IMDB 0 | Jan , 2015
An examination of the Olivetti store in Venice, Piazza San Marco -- a true icon of Italian architecture of the twentieth century restored in the 1950s by Carlo Scarpa.Hanzi
IMDB 7.6 | May , 2017
Hanzi is a documentary exploring international design, visual culture, and identity through the lens of modern Chinese typography. The film covers a variety of topics such as how languages shape identity, and what role handwriting plays in the digital age.Objectified
IMDB 7.1 | May , 2009
A feature-length documentary about our complex relationship with manufactured objects and, by extension, the people who design them.The Gutenberg Enigma
IMDB 7.5 | Sep , 2017
A portrait of the inventor of the letterpress, who was a key figure in the history of mankind, but also an enthusiastic inventor, a daring businessman, a tenacious troublemaker: the life of Johannes Gutenberg (circa 1400-68).Aspen, 1970
IMDB 0 | Jan , 1970
A compilation of conferences/debates between renowned designers, environmental activists, and students on the concept of design. Held in Aspen, Colorado, USA.Arne Jacobsen’s Modern Denmark
IMDB 0 | Nov , 2021
Danish documentary about the disobedient schoolboy with a talent for painting, who became one of Denmark’s greatest architects. His ideas were ahead of their time and often received criticism, but today, 50 years after his death, Arne Jacobsen's schools, town halls and libraries are still with us, and they define modern Denmark.Helvetica
IMDB 7.2 | Sep , 2007
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.Endless Letterpress
IMDB 0 | Mar , 2019
Facing deteriorating machines and the advance of new technologies, Argentine printing presses are closing up their shops. A group of young designers has rediscovered this great technical innovation in the history of the written word – the typesetting printing press – but the technique is difficult to learn, passed down from master to apprentice. The last press mechanic in the country will be in charge of teaching them so that this historic technique endures.David Macaulay: Cathedral
IMDB 0 | Apr , 1986
Author David Macaulay hosts CATHEDRAL, based on his award-winning book. Using a combination of spectacular location sequences and cinema-quality animation, the program surveys France's most famous churches. Travel back to 1214 to explore the design of Notre Dame de Beaulieu, a representative Gothic cathedral. The program tells period tales revealing fascinating stories of life and death, faith and despair, prosperity, and intrigue.Les Couturiers de l'Église
IMDB 8 | Mar , 2016
Now or never
IMDB 0 | Jan , 2026
Get to know a little bit about Paulo Moreira, sign painter from the metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte - MG, his hand painting techniques and the challenges that his profession presents in the daily lives of big cities.Art & Copy
IMDB 7 | Aug , 2009
The personal odysseys of some of the most influential advertising visionaries of all time and the stories behind their campaigns.Blue Gold: American Jeans
IMDB 6.2 | Apr , 2017
Tracing the history of blue jeans around the globe.Rams
IMDB 7.4 | Nov , 2018
RAMS is a documentary portrait of legendary designer Dieter Rams by filmmaker Gary Hustwit. For over fifty years, Rams has left an indelible mark on the field of product design with his iconic work at Braun and Vitsoe, and his influence on Apple. So at 86 years old, why does he now regret being a designer? RAMS is a design documentary, but it’s also a rumination on consumerism, materialism, and sustainability. Dieter's philosophy is about more than just design, it’s about a way to live. The film also features an original score by pioneering musician Brian Eno.Take a seat
IMDB 0 | Apr , 2025
Yin Honqiang, a master carpenter from Jiangyin, has been working with wood for over 50 years. Along with his son and his grandson, they create handcrafted pieces of furniture of the highest level, what lead them to be one of the most important furniture makers in all of China. Take a seat is a close look at their way of working while keeping the tradition alive throughout generations.Design Canada
IMDB 7 | Jun , 2018
Through the lens of graphic design, “Design Canada” follows the transformation of a nation from a colonial outpost to a vibrant and multicultural society. What defines a national identity, is it an anthem? A flag? Is it a logo or icon? How do these elements shape who we are? In the 1960s and 1970s, these questions were answered by an innovative group of Canadian designers, who used design to unify the nation.Miz Cracker's Favorite Haunts
IMDB 0 | Mar , 2024
World-renowned Drag Queen Miz Cracker helps a Texas family that’s experiencing strange occurrences after renovating their 1892 home. As a lover of the paranormal, can Miz Cracker solve their ghost problem and help them coexist peacefully with the spirits?