Objectified
Synopsis
A feature-length documentary about our complex relationship with manufactured objects and, by extension, the people who design them.
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Objectified trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-01-05
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Paola Antonelli
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Chris Bangle
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Andrew Blauvelt
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Erwan Bouroullec
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Ronan Bouroullec
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Anthony Dunne
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Agnete Enga
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Dan Formosa
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Naoto Fukasawa
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Jonathan Ive
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Hella Jongerius
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Bill Moggridge
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Marc Newson
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Fiona Raby
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Dieter Rams
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Karim Rashid
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Alice Rawsthorn
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Amber Shonts
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Oslo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Hustwit
- Original Title
- Objectified
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, French, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Plexi Productions, Swiss Dots
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Hustwit
Luke Geissbühler
Joe Beshenkovsky
Gary Hustwit
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Hustwit
Director
Joe Beshenkovsky
Editor
Gary Hustwit
Producer
Luke Geissbühler
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Objectified
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What is Objectified about?
A feature-length documentary about our complex relationship with manufactured objects and, by extension, the people who design them.
Who directed Objectified?
Objectified was directed by Gary Hustwit.
Who stars in Objectified?
The principal cast of Objectified includes Paola Antonelli, Chris Bangle, Andrew Blauvelt, Erwan Bouroullec, Ronan Bouroullec.
When was Objectified released and how long is it?
Objectified was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Objectified?
Objectified holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).