
The Hello Machine
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.
Crew
- Director
- Carroll Ballard
- Producer
- Carroll Ballard
- Production
- AT&T
Frequently asked questions
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Who directed The Hello Machine?
The Hello Machine was directed by Carroll Ballard.
When was The Hello Machine released?
The Hello Machine was released in 1974.


















