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1967 · 115 min · NR

PlayTime

Directed by Jacques Tati · Comedy

PlayTime (1967) is a Comedy film, directed by Jacques Tati set in Paris during the 1960s.

Themes of consumerism / capitalism and isolation play out through episodic chapters and multiple perspectives.

Composer
Francis Lemarque
Cinematography
Andréas WindingJean Badal
Cast
Jacques TatiBarbara DennekRita MaidenFrance RumillyFrance DelahalleValérie CamilleErika DentzlerNicole Ray

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Paris
Setting
Urban
When
1960s

Premise & themes

Themes
Consumerism / CapitalismIsolation
Structure
Episodic ChaptersMultiple Perspectives
Tone
SatiricalComedicWhimsical

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderEnsemble
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Sparse Quiet
Based on
Pure Fiction

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