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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, identity, and isolation play out through interwoven / hyperlink.

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 / CapitalismIdentityIsolation
Structure
Interwoven / Hyperlink
Tone
SatiricalComedic

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderEnsemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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