The Hello Machine
1974
12min
Documentary
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Overview
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.
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Who directed The Hello Machine?
The Hello Machine was directed by Carroll Ballard.
How long is The Hello Machine?
The Hello Machine runs for 12min, and was released in 1974.
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