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The Magnificent Tati

1h2009Michael House
IMDb: 7.0/10
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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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What is The Magnificent Tati (2009) 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 stars in The Magnificent Tati?

The Magnificent Tati stars 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). The film was directed by Michael House.

How long is The Magnificent Tati?

The Magnificent Tati has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2009. It is rated Not Rated.

Is The Magnificent Tati worth watching?

The Magnificent Tati holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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