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The Magnificent Tati

Jacques Tati's journey from music-hall performer to Oscar-winning filmmaker is chronicled in this documentary, highlighting his groundbreaking 1950s films and his bold decision to invest everything into his fourth film, 'PlayTime', and its remarkable outcome.

The documentary explores Jacques Tati's journey from music halls to Oscar-winning films, followed by his bold but ultimately disastrous decision to finance his fourth film, 'PlayTime', which resulted in the premature end of his career but also left behind a cinematic masterpiece.

Info about The Magnificent Tati

Studio(s): Sit Up Straight Films, Sky Arts

Originally Released: United States, Jul 17, 2009

Budget: $180,000.00

Genres:Documentary