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The Magnificent Tati (2009)
A MUST SEE Film !
I am a student of film and I am always happy to learn about the masters of cinema. Jacques Tati has become one of my heroes and I don't believe a better film about Tati's rise (and his sad fall) could have been made. I have seen some of the DVD extra films about Tati (on his own DVDs) but none are even close to 'The Magnificent Tati', it is fair to say you will become a Jacques Tati expert after you see this documentary. It is amazing to see Tati speaking in English and to learn that he came from Russian royalty - I was also blown away by Frank Black he showed a heart- felt side that I did not expect from a man who is the lead singer of a post-punk rock band. I was also very impressed by Marie-France S., Jacques Tati's assistant, she made me see Tati was a kind man and that he was committed to his art to the end. My only criticism (and I say this as a self-proclaimed Jacques Tati expert), I wish they would of showed clips from 'Cour du Soir' - Tati's short film from the time of 'Playtime'. I also wished we could of seen Sophie Tatischeff on film not only in stills. Other than that I think this is a great film about a truly great artist. Bravo to the director Michael House.