France,
1953, 114 min
(Alternative: 88 min)
Directed by:
Jacques TatiScreenplay:
Jacques TatiComposer:
Alain RomansCast:
Jacques Tati, Édouard Francomme, René Lacourt, Jacques Cottin, Lucien Frégis, Micheline Rolla, Daniel Marquet, Nicole Chomo, Nathalie Pascaud, Marcel Girard (more)VOD (1)
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The film marks the debut of Tati's altar ego, Mr. Hulot, a gangly and awkward Frenchman, perpetually the center and possible cause of a whirlwind of disasters, pratfalls, and mishaps. A series of disastrous coincidences, surreal sight gags and irascible indignations erupt around Mr. Hulot as he gallantly and obliviously strolls through his seaside vacation. While he tries to impress a lovely ingenue, Hulot inadvertently barges in on a funeral, ignites a fireworks stand with his pipe, and topples a Ming vase, rarely realizing the extent of the damage he causes. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1956 - Henri Marquet, Jacques Tati (Best Original Screenplay)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1954 - Best Foreign Language Film
Cannes Film Festival
- 1953 - Jacques Tati (Grand Prize)
Berlinale (Berlin International Film Festival)
- 1953 - Jacques Tati (Golden Bear for Best Film)