(1967) [Trailer]
Director: Jacques Tati [IMDB]
Synopsis: A man aimlessly wanders through a modern district in Paris... I guess.
This film is a weird one. It was a little hard to write that synopsis back there a few minutes ago. There's no real narrative or discernible plot... It's more of a visual motif I suppose. I think the director's intent with this piece is to convey the modern world as overly complicated and confusing. The locations and the cinematography used to capture them are wonderful... actually it's the film's greatest asset. Even though it's a French film, there's very little dialog... so those of you who hate subtitles will be relieved when you never watch this. It's also pretty humorous at times, the main character Monsieur Hulot has a obvious Charlie Chaplin vibe about him.
I enjoyed this film, but wasn't in love with it, maybe on a repeat viewing it'll bump up.
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