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Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday

Thursday, January 20, 2022, 7:30 p.m., Dryden Theatre
still from Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday

Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday (1953)

(Les vacances de Monsieur Hulot, Jacques Tati, France 1953, 83 min., DCP, French w/subtitles)

In the classic, much-loved movie that revealed his multilevel comedic style, Jacques Tati first appears as the clumsy raincoated, pipe-smoking title character. Taking a beach holiday in the South of France, Hulot gets caught up in a parade of slapstick sequences that provides us the vicarious enjoyment of his numerous (mis)adventures. Tati’s unique visual gags and ingenious sound design reinforce the delights of the cinema as they remind us of the piquant absurdities of modern life. 

 

Event Details

Dryden Theatre
$7 members
$10 nonmembers
$5 students with ID

$5 17 and under

Advance tickets encouraged.

Patrons must show proof of COVID vaccination (regardless of age), photo ID and wear masks. 

Tickets no longer for sale

About This Series

Jacques Tati: Hulot and Beyond

French comedian Jacques Tati began his career as a mime, perfecting his craft on the stage just as the silent era of films was ending. He appeared in some short films during the 1930s, but his work was interrupted by World War II. Immediately after the war, he returned to Paris, interested in writing, directing, and performing in his own films. While his output is relatively small, Tati developed a visual style of design and performance that complemented his persistent dismantling of societal norms and the perceived progress of technology, despite its cold appearance and unintuitive design.

Jacques Tati: Hulot and Beyond

French comedian Jacques Tati began his career as a mime, perfecting his craft on the stage just as the silent era of films was ending. He appeared in some short films during the 1930s, but his work was interrupted by World War II.

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