"Mr. Hulot's Holiday"
1953
Directed by Jacques Tati

Jacques Tati, one of the most beloved comedians of all time, introduces his wonderful character Mr. Hulot in this wildly funny satire of middle-class vacationers on a summer holiday. Tati himself portrays the endearingly eccentric Hulot, whose presence at a very proper French seaside resort provokes one outrageous catastrophe after another.  Considered by many to be Tati's funniest film, Mr. Hulot's Holiday is a visual masterpiece. Tati pays homage to the great classic silent comedies with a hilarious blend of colorful characters, sparse dialogue, impeccably timed sight gags, and an innovative sound track. Mr. Hulot's Holiday was awarded the Grand Prize at Cannes and established Tati's international reputation. With Nathalie Pascaud, Michele Rolla and Louis Perrault. French with English subtitles.  B&W.  86 minutes.