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Playtime
Jacques Tati’s 1967 masterpiece, “Playtime,” serves as a sharp-witted satirical comedy that delves into the dehumanizing consequences of modern technology and architecture. Set in a futuristic Paris, the film centers on his iconic character, Monsieur Hulot, who becomes entangled in the bewildering maze of the city’s sleek skyscrapers and cold glass-and-steel structures.
Celebrated as a French filmmaker and actor renowned for his distinctive physical comedy, Jacques recurrently portrayed Monsieur Hulot—a bumbling figure perennially out of sync with the contemporary world. Despite an initially disappointing reception, the cinematic masterpiece was acclaimed for its arresting visual aesthetics, trenchant satirical humor, and an eerily prescient glimpse into the future.