The Information Machine (1957)

Movie ★ 6.0 10 min

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.

Ray Eames Director Charles Eames Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 1957
Runtime
10 min
IMDb
tt0051775
Language
Studio
Office of Charles & Ray Eames
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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. 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.
Who directed The Information Machine?
The Information Machine was directed by Ray Eames, Charles Eames.
When was The Information Machine released?
The Information Machine is a 1957 animation, documentary, comedy film.
Where can I watch The Information Machine?
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