PlayTime

Released in 1967 by French New Wave director Jacques Tati, PlayTime was produced after a decade-long hiatus. The film reflects Tati's concerns about the encroachment of American culture and consumerism on traditional European values.

• It's a groundbreaking example of the New Wave cinema movement in France, pushing boundaries with its avant-garde visual style.
• The film's unique structure, composed of several unrelated vignettes, offers a fresh perspective on urban life and human interaction.
• The intricate use of sound design, incorporating actual field recordings and minimal dialogue, adds depth and immersion to the viewing experience.
• Its satirical take on modernity, consumerism, and technology still resonates today, making it a timeless piece.

Fun Facts

• The iconic scene at Orly Airport was filmed for over two months to capture natural crowd behavior.
• Tati designed many of the film's props, including the 'Nesplast' plastic furniture and the 'Tati-go' self-service checkout system.
• PlayTime took over 10 years from pre-production to release due to Tati's perfectionism and constant revisions.