The Magnificent Tati

2009 · Documentary · 60 min. · United Kingdom

The Magnificent Tati

This documentary traces Jacques Tati's rise from the Parisian Music-Hall stage to his Oscar winning films of the 1950s, the documentary then explains how Tati bet all he had on his fourth film 'PlayTime' and how this mammoth film ended prematurely the career of a genius while also giving the world one of the most beautiful films ever made.

Direction Michael House

Cast Jacques Tati · Sylvain Chomet

Soundtrack Michael House

Screenplay Juliette Andrews

Cinematography Simon Wallon · Mark Whatmore

Original title The Magnificent Tati

Not rated (FilmAffinity)

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