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Urbanized

Synopsis
The final film in Gary Hustwit ‘s so-called ‘Design film trilogy’ (which began with HELVETICA and continued with OBJECTIFIED) is an upbeat, visually inventive look at the way cities around the world are designed and the efforts being made to make urban living more functional. As urban populations explode on every continent, the quest to ensure that everyone has a high quality of living becomes increasingly difficult. There are many contributors to the design of a city, and from the architect to the average citizen, everyone’s contributions play a part in shaping the metropolitan landscape. By travelling the globe and speaking with a wide variety of subjects ranging from city planners to politicians to artists and architects, Hustwit explores the innovations being made in such crucial areas as public transportation, safety, and even food supply.
Language
English
Country
United States
Year of release
2012
Year of production
2011
Subjects
Architecture; Design; Geography
Keywords
cities; urban development

Credits

Director
Gary Hustwit

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£17.99
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
85 minutes
Year
2012

Distributor

Name

Plexi

Email
info@plexi.co.uk
Web
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Phone
020 8324 2400
Address
22-25 Redchurch Street
London
E2 7DJ
Notes
Plexi is an independent DVD label and distributor specialising in arts and music-related documentaries.
 

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