Monsieur Hulot's Holiday (1953)

It's laugh-vacation time!

Monsieur Hulot's Holiday (1953) poster

Monsieur Hulot, Jacques Tati’s endearing clown, takes a holiday at a seaside resort, where his presence provokes one catastrophe after another. Tati’s masterpiece of gentle slapstick is a series of effortlessly well-choreographed sight gags involving dogs, boats, and firecrackers; it was the first entry in the Hulot series and the film that launched its maker to international stardom.

Director: Jacques Tati
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 87 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Alain Romans
Cinematography: Jacques Mercanton, Jean Mousselle
Editing: Suzanne Baron, Charles Bretoneiche
Production: DisCina, Specta Films, Cady Films
Country: France
Language: English, Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

underdog, hotel, beach, jazz, tennis, holiday, masked ball, pilot, lone wolf, train, summer, alcohol abuse, human relationship, aerobics, relaxed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monsieur Hulot's Holiday about?
Monsieur Hulot, Jacques Tati’s endearing clown, takes a holiday at a seaside resort, where his presence provokes one catastrophe after another. Tati’s masterpiece of gentle slapstick is a series of effortlessly well-choreographed sight gags involving dogs, boats, and firecrackers; it was the first entry in the Hulot series and the film that launched its maker to international stardom.
Who directed Monsieur Hulot's Holiday?
Monsieur Hulot's Holiday was directed by Jacques Tati.
Who stars in Monsieur Hulot's Holiday?
Monsieur Hulot's Holiday stars Jacques Tati, Nathalie Pascaud, Micheline Rolla, Louis Perrault, Valentine Camax, André Dubois.
How long is Monsieur Hulot's Holiday?
Monsieur Hulot's Holiday has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
What genre is Monsieur Hulot's Holiday?
Monsieur Hulot's Holiday is a Comedy film.
Where was Monsieur Hulot's Holiday produced?
Monsieur Hulot's Holiday was produced in France.