The Magnificent Tati
Synopsis
This documentary traces Jacques Tati's rise from the Parisian Music-Hall stage to his Oscar winning films of the 1950s, the documentary then explains how Tati bet all he had on his fourth film 'PlayTime' and how this mammoth film ended prematurely the career of a genius while also giving the world one of the most beautiful films ever made.
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Jacques Tati
Self (archive footage)
David Bellos
Self - author of 'Jacques Tati: His Life and Art'
Stéphane Goudet
Self
Frank Black
Self
Corinne Soum
Self
Steve Wasson
Self
Michael Kowalski
Self
Marie-France Siegler
Self
Martine Beugnet
Self
Mike Mills
Self
Sylvain Chomet
Self
Macha Makeïeff
Self
Russell Mael
Self
Ron Mael
Self
Ketch
Self - performance artist, Gamarjobat
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael House
- Screenplay & Story
- Juliette Andrews, Michael House
- Original Title
- The Magnificent Tati
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael House
Juliette Andrews, Michael House
Department Leadership Roster
Michael House
Director
Juliette Andrews
Writer
Michael House
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Magnificent Tati
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Magnificent Tati about?
This documentary traces Jacques Tati's rise from the Parisian Music-Hall stage to his Oscar winning films of the 1950s, the documentary then explains how Tati bet all he had on his fourth film 'PlayTime' and how this mammoth film ended prematurely the career of a genius while also giving the world one of the most beautiful films ever made.
Who directed The Magnificent Tati?
The Magnificent Tati was directed by Michael House.
Who stars in The Magnificent Tati?
The principal cast of The Magnificent Tati includes Jacques Tati, David Bellos, Stéphane Goudet, Frank Black, Corinne Soum.
When was The Magnificent Tati released and how long is it?
The Magnificent Tati was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.