The Information Machine
Originally released in 1957. The Information Machine is a animation/documentary film. directed by Charles Eames. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Charles and Ray produced this film for IBM’s pavilion at the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair. The Information Machine was the first completely animated project produced by the Eames Office. Intended as an introduction to the electronic computer, the film depicts the computer as the culmination of the tools and systems we have created over the centuries to process information. It also explores how humans solved problems both before and after this technology was invented. The Information Machine is ultimately the story of our continual need to process and communicate larger and more complex amounts of data, and how we learn to manipulate abstractions with increasing sophistication and skill.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1957
69 years ago
Runtime
0h 10m
10 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Office of Charles & Ray Eames
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Information Machine about?
Charles and Ray produced this film for IBM’s pavilion at the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair. The Information Machine was the first completely animated project produced by the Eames Office. Intend...
Who directed The Information Machine?
The Information Machine was directed by Charles Eames.
How long is The Information Machine?
The Information Machine has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).
When was The Information Machine released?
The Information Machine was released on January 1, 1957 in theaters.