Playtime (1967), directed by Jacques Tati, is a visually rich satire of modernity and consumerism, following the bumbling Monsieur Hulot as he navigates a hyper-organized, sterile version of Paris. The film is famous for its minimal dialogue and wide shots, letting the audience observe the absurdity of urban life through meticulously choreographed movement and sound. Its set design is legendary—Tati constructed an entire futuristic city (nicknamed “Tativille”) from scratch, complete with glass b

On this day, 58 years ago Playtime (1967), directed by Jacques Tati, opened at the Paris Empire Cinerama. Roger Ebert: “Playtime is not simply a comedy, or even a satire. It is a vision of modern life so precise and so complete that it seems to have been observed by a visitor from another planet, a film that grows richer every time you see it.” | History of Cinema