Jacques Tati

Jacques Tati

October 9, 1907 · 119 years old

Jacques Tati (born Jacques Tatischeff; 9 October 1907 – 5 November 1982) was a French filmmaker, working both as a comedic actor and director. In a poll conducted by Entertainment Weekly of the Greatest Movie Directors Tati was voted the 46th greatest of all time. With only six feature-length films…

Known For

9 titles
1
The Illusionist

The Illusionist

2010 · 1h 20m · Movie

A French illusionist finds himself out of work and travels to Scotland, where he meets a young woman. Their ensuing adventure changes both their lives forever.

7.4
2
Playtime

Playtime

1967 · 2h 35m · Movie

Monsieur Hulot curiously wanders around a high-tech Paris, paralleling a trip with a group of American tourists. Meanwhile, a nightclub/restaurant prepares its opening night, but it's still under construction.

7.8
3
My Uncle

My Uncle

1958 · 1h 56m · Movie

Monsieur Hulot visits the technology-driven world of his sister, brother-in-law, and nephew, but he can't quite fit into the surroundings.

7.7
4
Monsieur Hulot's Holiday

Monsieur Hulot's Holiday

1953 · 1h 23m · Movie

Monsieur Hulot comes to a beachside hotel for a vacation and accidentally, but good-naturedly, causes havoc.

7.3
5
The Big Day

The Big Day

1949 · 1h 10m · Movie

A village postman with no sense of humour delivers his mail via bicycle on the day the travelling fair comes to town. He is disrupted by a short film about US speed and efficiency and the playful teasing of the village folk.

7.2
6
Traffic

Traffic

1971 · 1h 36m · Movie

Mr. Hulot drives a recreational vehicle from Paris to Amsterdam in his usual comical, disastrous style.

7.0
7
Parade

Parade

1974 · 1h 30m · Movie

Two children go behind the scenes of a small circus.

6.0
8
Sylvie and the Ghost

Sylvie and the Ghost

1946 · 1h 37m · Movie

Sylvie's father sells her grandmother's lover's painting for cash. The ghost appears on Sylvie's 16th birthday. Two suitors dress as the ghost to impress her. The real ghost helps resolve the love triangle.

6.9
9
On demande une brute

On demande une brute

1934 · 23m · Movie

An amateur actor, hen-packed loser, signs unwittingly a contract to fight against professional wrestler.

5.6