Rams

2018 1h 14m EN

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7.3

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★7.3TMDB · 16

Documentary

Synopsis

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For over fifty years, legendary designer Dieter 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? This 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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Dieter Rams
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Gary Hustwit
Languages: English, German
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 74-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, German.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Gary Hustwit, shot by Luke Geissbühler. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Kayla Sklar shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt8423080 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 16 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Gary Hustwit directs. Luke Geissbühler behind the camera. Kayla Sklar cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English, German.

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1Tight 74-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 8 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, German.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Gary Hustwit, shot by Luke Geissbühler. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Kayla Sklar shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7IMDB entry: tt8423080 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 16 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.