Rams (2018 film)

Summary

Rams is a documentary film about German industrial designer Dieter Rams, directed by Gary Hustwit.

Rams
Directed byGary Hustwit
Music byBrian Eno
Release date
  • November 28, 2018 (2018-11-28)
CountryUnited States
LanguageGerman

Hustwit ran a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2016 to raise initial funding for the film.[1] The film examines Rams' influence on modern design, his work for Braun and Vitsœ, and his philosophies on sustainability and consumerism.[2]

The film was announced in June 2016,[3][4][2] and was released in the Fall 2018.[5]

English musician Brian Eno composed the film's music. A soundtrack album of the score, Rams: Original Soundtrack, was to be released on 18 April 2020 to commemorate Record Store Day,[6] until the event was postponed.

References edit

  1. ^ "RAMS: The First Feature Documentary About Dieter Rams". Kickstarter. 22 June 2016. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
  2. ^ a b Miller, Meg (22 June 2016). "Dieter Rams Is Finally Getting The Feature Film He Deserves". Fast Company. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
  3. ^ Stinson, Elizabeth (22 June 2016). "The Director of Helvetica Is Making a Documentary about Dieter Rams". Wired. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
  4. ^ Millette, Molly (27 June 2016). "Finally, the Dieter Rams Film We've Been Waiting For". Core 77. Retrieved 18 October 2017.
  5. ^ "Rams". hustwit.com. Retrieved 7 August 2018.
  6. ^ "RSD '20 Special Release: Brian Eno - Rams: Original Soundtrack". Record Store Day. Retrieved 11 March 2020.

External links edit

  • Official website
  • Rams at IMDb