In 1953, Jacques Tati, master of his own idiosyncratic genre of cinematic slapstick, debuted his alter ego, M. Hulot, a gangly and awkward Frenchman, perpetually the center and possible cause of a whirlwind of disasters, pratfalls, and mishaps. In place of a plot, a series of disastrous coincidences, surreal sight gags, and irascible indignations erupt around 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 aware of the extent of the damage he causes. We are pleased to show a restored print from Janus Films. With an introduction by GMFF Programmer Rick Winston. Sponsored by National Life Group. Community Partners: Chronique Francophone, Kellogg-Hubbard Library. 88 minutes, in French with subtitles. Film website
- Saturday, March 20 2:30 pm @ Savoy Theater
- Sunday, March 21 4:45 pm @ Savoy Theater
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