The Films of Jacques Tati (Picas Series #46)

Jacques Tati's Monsieur Hulot has now entered the world of such comic screen legends as Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin. As an artist, Tati was not afraid to take risks nor to put his entire being into each role. From Jour de fête to Parade, Tati unfailingly drew filmgoers into an intoxicating world, uniquely his own. This in-depth look at the techniques and cinematic vision of this important but often overlooked French director exposes the man behind this remarkable character.

Author Biography: Michel Chion is a film critic, author, composer, and filmmaker whose film Eponine was awarded the Prix Vigo in 1985.