Playtime
Called one of the funniest men in the world by the New York Times, Jacques Tati's 'Playtime' is an hilarious comedy and satire on coping with the modern world. For Tati's now-legendary character, M Hulot, everything seems to be against him - a glass-fronted airport, a new restaurant, even a supermarket. Full of visual gags and inventive use of sound, 'Playtime' is one of the most imaginative and funniest films ever.
Year: 1967
Genre: Alice's 500 Greatest Films, French Cinema, Classic Comedy, Best of the 1960s, Film Festivals 2005, Movies (1001 You Must See Before You Die), Classic Cinema
Country: France
Director: Jacques Tati
Starring: Jacques Tati, Barbara Dennek, Jacqueline Lecomte
Duration: 108 Minutes
Rating: G
Subtitles: Yes
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