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The Jacques Tati Collection (Box Set) (DVD, 2009)
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Les Vacances de M. Hulot (1953). Jacques Tati is considered by many to have been one of the 20th Century’s greatest filmmakers. Jacques Tati’s third feature is a satirical assault on the twin targets of efficiency and the modern world.
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Filmmaker and actor Jacques Tati reinvented the art of slapstick comedy, expertly dissecting the nature of sight gags and pratfalls while exploiting viewer expectations to create an ambitious, richly detailed cinematic parlor game perfect for exploring the infinite mysteries of the modern world. This is a collection of Tati's finest films from across his career; JOUR DE FETE (1949), LES VACANCES DE M.HULOT (1953), MON ONCLE (1958), PLAYTIME (1967), and his last film PARADE (1974).Product Identifiers
ProducerFred Orain, Rene Silvera, Michel Chauvin
EAN5035673008058
eBay Product ID (ePID)78028699
Product Key Features
ActorJacques Tati, Guy Decomble, Alain Becourt, Georges Montant, Paul Frankeur, Nathalie Pascaud, Barbara Dennek, Michelle Rolla, John Abbey, Adrienne Servantie, Louis Perrault, Betty Schneider, Santa Relli, Lucien Fregis, Maine Vallee, Jean-Pierre Zola, Henri Piccoli
Film/TV TitleThe Jacques Tati Collection (Box Set)
DirectorJacques Tati
LanguageEnglish
Subtitle LanguageEnglish
Run Time480 Mins
Aspect Ratio1.33 Full Screen\1.85 Wide Screen
FormatDVD
Release Year2009
FeaturesWidescreen, Interview with filmmaker Richard Lester on Tati\PLAYTIME feature commentary by film historian Philip Kemp\Short Documentary: 'Au-dela de Playtime'\Continuity supervisor Sylvette Baudrot on Tati and PLAYTIME\Director biography\Short film about Tati\Interview with Tati, filmed in London in 1977\Original Tati trailers\Fully illustrated colour booklets, With Subtitles
GenreGeneral, Comedy
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs5
CertificatePG
Country/Region of ManufactureFrance
ComposerCharles Dumont, Jean Yatove, Francis Lemarque, James Campbell
Additional InformationFilmmaker and actor Jacques Tati reinvented the art of slapstick comedy, expertly dissecting the nature of sight gags and pratfalls while exploiting viewer expectations to create an ambitious, richly detailed cinematic parlor game perfect for exploring the infinite mysteries of the modern world. This is a collection of Tati's finest films from across his career.<BR><BR><BR>In Tati's charming JOUR DE FETE (1949), the director casts himself as Francois a contented and happy postman in a small, unhurried French village. Things perk up when a traveling carnival arrives in town, and exhibits a film about the speedy and efficient United States Postal Service. Francois takes up the call, and attempts to Americanise his work style.<BR><BR><BR>Tati came into his own and reached new levels of popularity with LES VACANCES DE M.HULOT (1953). The first film to introduce his much-loved alter ego Monsieur Hulot, it sets the pattern for future appearances of the character, throwing the bumbling hero unwittingly into the middle of the action and letting the ensuing mishaps provoke humour ranging from gentle observations to fairly biting satire.<BR><BR><BR>M. Hulot returns with MON ONCLE (1958), a film set along the dividing line between Paris' past and its future. Hulot lives in a colourful, Parisian neighborhood and, lacking employment, spends his days waiting to pick up his adoring nephew from school, and subsequently escorting him to his parents' ultra-modern house. Concerned about his future, Hulot's relatives attempt to find him gainful employment, with little success. <BR><BR><BR>Jacques Tati's spectacular cinematic art reached its peak in the gargantuan achievement of PLAYTIME. Marking the third appearance of Tati's Hulot, the film takes as its subject modern technology and its sometimes disastrous and always hilarious effects on the people living within it. Hulot weaves in and out of view, leaving a trail of bumped heads, offended sensibilities and curious glances in his wake.<BR><BR><BR>PARADE (1974) was Tati's last film and sees the filmmaker return to his music hall roots. He began the project by recording a circus show performance in Sweden, the footage was then turned into a movie showcase for Tati's considerable physical comedy skills.
ScreenwriterJacques Tati, Jacques Langrange, Henri Marquet, Art Buchwald, Rene Wheeler
CinematographerAndreas Winding, Jacques Sauvageot, Gunnar Fischer, Jacques Mercanton, Jean Bourgoin, Jean Badal
Sound sourceDolby Digital
Movie/TV TitleThe Jacques Tati Collection (Box Set)
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- 22 Apr, 2020
Classic Film Making
Great films by a great director.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 05 Jul, 2018
Excellent French comedy, but doesn't come cheap.
Excellent films from the French master of comedy, Jaques Tati. A bit over-priced considering their age, but if you're as desperate to see them again as I was, you have to pay full price.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 13 Nov, 2019
Tati
I’m a fan of the disconnected, the observer of how we live today, or yesterday in Tati’s case. Hi points out the absurd. I love it!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 02 Jan, 2020
Hilarious Masterclass!
So delighted to get this wonderful box set. Perfect condition and arrived quickly.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 06 Nov, 2019
The greatest comedy films ever- a gem!
Puts Mr Bean et al to shame. WonderfulVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 26 Feb, 2023
The Inimitable French Mime happily preserved
Re-issue of a classic series by a classic mime and film-maker, including the colour version of 'Jour de Fête'.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 12 Feb, 2023
Excellent
I was looking for films by Jacques Tati and found this box set with a BFI review of the films. Excellent value for moneyVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 26 Jul, 2017
Old time favourites
Funny entertaining films for the whole family, especially Mr Hulot HolidayVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 28 Aug, 2017
Really good
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 05 Jun, 2019
enjoyable french comedy
Enjoyable films to watchVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
