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Trafic (1971)
Directed by Jacques Tati
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Overview
Mr. Hulot is the head designer of the Altra Automotive Co. His latest invention is a newfangled camper car loaded with outrageous extra features. Along with the company’s manager and publicity model, Hulot sets out from Paris with the intention of debuting the car at the annual auto show in Amsterdam. The going isn’t easy, however, and the group encounters an increasingly bizarre series of hurdles and setbacks en route.
Rated G | Length 96 minutes
Actors
Jacques Tati | Tony Knepper | Maria Kimberly | Marcel Fraval | Honoré Bostel | François Maisongrosse | Marco Zuanelli | Franco Ressel
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/05/2009 | TV | DVD | Library | 7.5 stars |
| (Average) 7.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
On the heels of Traffic, I picked up 1971’s Trafic from the library. Leaning heavy on the visuals this Jacques Tati French comedy is stylish from the word go. Not surprised this is a Criterion edition as it’s a treat for the eyes over a rather simple premise (getting a concept car, the “camper car” into an auto show in Amsterdam). The mono tracked dialog is really secondary to what’s occurring onscreen between photography and gags. Maria Kimberly plays the perfect airheaded & perfectly attractive PR rep so stupid she fails for a dead dog joke. Highly recommended viewing.
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