In some ways this suggested to me a film that could have one side of the screen in monochrome and the other in colour. The former side would be that of “Hulot” (Jacques Tati) who has come to a Paris he knows but no longer really recognises. The latter one would follow the lives of some American tourists “doing” Europe and though lost when it comes to the language, are entirely familiar with all the new technology…
An incomparable spectacle.
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.
Top Cast
Jacques Tati
Monsieur Hulot
Barbara Dennek
Young Tourist
Rita Maiden
Mr. Schultz's Companion
France Rumilly
Woman Selling Eyeglasses
France Delahalle
Shopper in Department Store
Valérie Camille
Mr. Lacs's Secretary
Erika Dentzler
Mme. Giffard
Nicole Ray
Singer
Yvette Ducreux
Hat Check Girl
Nathalie Jem
Customer of the Royal Garden
Jacqueline Lecomte
Young Tourist's Friend
Olivia Poli
Customer of the Royal Garden
Alice Field
Customer of the Royal Garden
Sophie Wennek
Customer of the Royal Garden
Evy Cavallaro
Customer of the Royal Garden
Laure Paillette
Lamp Woman #1
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What is PlayTime about?
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…
When was PlayTime released?
PlayTime was released in 1967.
What genres does PlayTime belong to?
PlayTime is categorised as Comedy.
Who stars in PlayTime?
The cast of PlayTime includes Jacques Tati, Barbara Dennek, Rita Maiden, France Rumilly, France Delahalle.