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IMDb197412mUnited States of America

The Hello Machine

Synopsis

The Hello Machine is a short, wordless film-poem, in which the assembly of an electronic switching system is shown. It is a poetic musing on the connections between handwork and the act of communicating. The film chronicles the act of making and building the mainframe with human hands so carefully that it becomes a handcraft, like weaving or sewing.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Carroll Ballard
Original Score
Richard Rosmini
Original Title
The Hello Machine
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
12m
Production Studios
AT&T

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Carroll Ballard

Original Score & Music

Richard Rosmini

Producers

Carroll Ballard

Department Leadership Roster

Carroll Ballard

Carroll Ballard

Director

Carroll Ballard

Carroll Ballard

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Hello Machine.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hello Machine

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Hello Machine about?

The Hello Machine is a short, wordless film-poem, in which the assembly of an electronic switching system is shown. It is a poetic musing on the connections between handwork and the act of communicating. The film chronicles the act of making and building the mainframe with human hands so carefully that it becomes a handcraft, like weaving or sewing.

Who directed The Hello Machine?

The Hello Machine was directed by Carroll Ballard.

Who stars in The Hello Machine?

The principal cast of The Hello Machine includes Not specified.

When was The Hello Machine released and how long is it?

The Hello Machine was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 12m.

Who composed the musical score for The Hello Machine?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hello Machine was composed by Richard Rosmini.