Jacques Tati’s Playtime

Jacques Tati’s PLAYTIME (1967, 115 min) observes humans in newly modernist Paris from a distance, relishing in complex visual and auditory comedy of the mundane. Considered Tati’s masterpiece and one of the greatest movies of all time, the nearly dialogue-free film weaves together the natural mishaps and delights of being a modern person in a decidedly banal world. 

This class will explore how the auteur’s uncompromising vision led to the construction of “Tativille”, and the legacy of PLAYTIME.

This class will be taught by MMU Instructor Zoe Gillian, whose recent classes include Man With A Movie Camera, What’s Up, Doc?, Exploring Portland Through Film, and Twisted Genius: David Fincher.

Enrollment is limited to 18 students.

Questions? Email us at education@moviemadness.org