Principal cast
Jacques Tati, Barbara Dennek, Rita Maiden, France Rumilly and France Delahalle
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About the film
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Screen Path places this 1967 film at stop 116 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.
Clumsy Monsieur Hulot finds himself perplexed by the intimidating complexity of a gadget-filled Paris. He attempts to meet with a business contact but soon becomes lost. His roundabout journey parallels that of an American tourist, and as they weave through the inventive urban environment, they intermittently meet, developing an interest in one another. They eventually get together at a chaotic restaurant, along with several other quirky characters.
Key craft credits
Andréas Winding (director of photography), Jean Badal (director of photography), Gérard Pollicand (editor), Francis Lemarque (original music composer) and Art Buchwald (screenplay)
- Director
- Jacques Tati
- Release
- 1967-12-13
- Runtime
- 115 minutes
- Genres
- Comedy
- Country
- France
- Quiz
- 50 questions
The Screen Path journey
Before. After. Remember.
The featured film is watched outside Screen Path. The app provides the learning experience around it: a guide, an analysis, and a quiz with explanations.
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Before you watch
Start with a spoiler-free video guide to the context and filmmaking choices worth noticing.
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After the film
Return after watching for a deeper video analysis of craft, meaning, and legacy.
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Quiz yourself
Answer 50 questions with clear rationales designed to make the ideas stick.
50 questions in this journeyCitizen Kane is the complete public example: both learning videos and a five-question sample quiz are available below.
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Full cast
- Jacques TatiCharacter: Monsieur Hulot
- Barbara DennekCharacter: Young Tourist
- Rita MaidenCharacter: Mr. Schultz's Companion
- France RumillyCharacter: Woman Selling Eyeglasses
- France DelahalleCharacter: Shopper in Department Store
- Valérie CamilleCharacter: Mr. Lacs's Secretary
- Erika DentzlerCharacter: Mme. Giffard
- Nicole RayCharacter: Singer
- Yvette DucreuxCharacter: Hat Check Girl
- Nathalie JemCharacter: Customer of the Royal Garden
- Jacqueline LecomteCharacter: Young Tourist's Friend
- Olivia PoliCharacter: Customer of the Royal Garden
Full crew
Full crew
- Jacques TatiCredits: Director, Screenplay
- Jacques LagrangeCredits: Screenplay
- Art BuchwaldCredits: Screenplay
- Bernard MauriceCredits: Producer
- Francis LemarqueCredits: Original Music Composer
- Jean BadalCredits: Director of Photography
- Andréas WindingCredits: Director of Photography
- Gérard PollicandCredits: Editor
- Eugène RomanCredits: Production Design
- Jacques CottinCredits: Costume Design
- Maurice LaumainCredits: Sound Designer
- Jacques MaumontCredits: Sound Director
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