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Director: Jacques Tati Run Time: 123 min. Release Year: 1967 Language: French
Starring: Barbara Dennek, France Delahalle, France Rumilly, Jacques Tati, Rita Maiden
Free screening, on June 13th, as part of Goodyear Art’s Wavelengths: Classic Experimental Films series, in partnership with IPH.
Clumsy Monsieur Hulot finds himself perplexed by the intimidating complexity of a gadget-filled Paris. He attempts to meet with a business contact but soon becomes lost. His roundabout journey parallels that of an American tourist, and as they weave through the inventive urban environment, they intermittently meet, developing an interest in one another. They eventually get together at a chaotic restaurant, along with several other quirky characters.