Plot — What is Jacques Tati, le rire démocratique about?
A veritable anthology of themes dear to Tati, this documentary traces the life and work of this strange character, the initiator of a poetic revolution unparalleled in French cinema. This "best of Tati" looks back at the future filmmaker's first loves for mime and music hall. While performing at the Lido and La Scala, stringing together the comic sketches that would later appear in his films, the young Tati never stopped dreaming of cinema. The son of a Russian framer, he himself became obsessed with framing—earning him the nickname "tati-llon"—and considered the cinematic image to be the equivalent of a pictorial frame. Through the most famous excerpts from his "gag" films, we discover another ambition: to explore the rarely visited territory of essays and philosophical tales...
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| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2002 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | French |
| Runtime | 53 min |
Jacques Tati, le rire démocratique — FAQ
Is Jacques Tati, le rire démocratique worth watching? A veritable anthology of themes dear to Tati, this documentary traces the life and work of this strange character, the initiator of a poetic revolution unparalleled in French cinema. This "best of Tati" looks back at the
Who directed Jacques Tati, le rire démocratique? Directed by Pierre Philippe.
Who is in the cast of Jacques Tati, le rire démocratique? It stars Jacques Tati.
Where can I stream Jacques Tati, le rire démocratique? Streaming availability for Jacques Tati, le rire démocratique is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Jacques Tati, le rire démocratique release? It released in 2002.
