Jacques Tati Directorspective

Catch the exquisite comedic films of French director Jacques Tati at London's Barbican this December. 

Jacques Tati: French Filmmaker

Jacques Tati's beautifully composed films, with their gags, slapstick and gentle satire, all executed with perfect comic timing, reveal his enduring genius.

Tati's films draw on a background of clowning and mime to deliver finely-crafted movies with an emphasis on physical comedy, rather than dialogue. 

Tati: Star and Director

Jacques Tati himself stars in many of his movies. Tati's best known, and most endearing character is Monsieur Hulot. 

Monsiuer Hulot is a lovable but socially awkward fellow with his distinctive raincoat, umbrella and pipe: a sort of French, 1950s Mr Bean. 

Jacques Tati Programme

Four of Tati's best-loved films will be screened at The Barbican cinemas for this Directorspective. The films are:

• Jour de fête: 6 Dec
• Monsieur Hulot's Holiday (Les vacances de M. Hulot): 13 Dec
• Mon oncle: 20 Dec
• Playtime: 27 Dec