Jacques Tati, le rire démocratique (2002)

This documentary explores the life and work of Jacques Tati, a unique filmmaker who revolutionized French cinema. It revisits Tati's early passions for mime and music hall, where he honed the comedic sketches that would become his signature. The son of a film frame maker, Tati became fascinated with framing, viewing the cinematic image as a visual frame. Through selections from his most beloved films, the documentary reveals his desire to create thoughtful, essayistic stories.