Jacques Tati quotes
Wit and wisdom from the great comedian and director who gave the world the accident-prone Monsieur Hulot.
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A user’s guide to the modern world... according to Jacques Tati
The films of comic genius Jacques Tati take us on a tour of modern life, pitting Monsieur Hulot against the cities, buildings, cars, trains, furniture and gadgets that define our era.
By David Parkinson
A user’s guide to the modern world... according to Jacques Tati