The Visual Language Of Herbert Matter

Die visuelle Sprache des Herbert Matter

Switzerland, January 2011
FILM, Documentary, 86 min.

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directed by
Reto Caduff
Written by
Reto Caduff
Status
In distribution
Website
www.herbertmatter.net

A revealing look at the fascinating life story of the highly influential mid-century modern design master. Known as a quintessential designer's designer, Swiss born Herbert Matter is largely credited with expanding the use of photography as a design tool and bringing the semantics of fine art into the realm of applied arts.

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World Premiere
January 2011
Original Version
English, Swiss-German (english subtitles),  colour and b/w, Digi Beta, 86 min.
Production
HOOK Film & Kultur Produktion GmbH, SRF Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen, 3sat Schweiz
Producer
Laurin Merz, Reto Caduff
directed by
Reto Caduff
Written by
Reto Caduff
Cinemato­graphy
Luke Geissbühler, David Pfisterer
Editing
Michael Hertig
Re-Recording Mix
Roman Bergamin
Music
Greg Manning Wachter
3D Animation
Martin Ehleben

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World Rights
HOOK Film & Kultur Produktion GmbH

Worldwide Distribution

Switzerland
HOOK Film & Kultur Produktion GmbH Distribution

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