Jacques Tati's Playtime: The Set That Bankrupted Him
Learn how the massive city set built for Jacques Tati's 1967 film Playtime bankrupted the director despite the movie's critical acclaim.
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Jacques Tati's city: The massive set built for Playtime was so expensive it bankrupted the director, despite critical acclaim.
schopenhauer French filmmaker Jacques Tati released Playtime, a colossal comedic masterpiece shot on a giant custom-built set.
A filmmaker whose individual style and complete creative control give their films a highly personal, signature stamp. In 1967, international auteurs like Jacques Tati and Luis Buñuel released highly influential, unconventional films.
Which actor starred as an inspiring teacher in London's East End in the 1967 film To Sir, with Love?
Which film won the Best Picture Oscar at the Academy Awards ceremony celebrating the films of 1967?
Which director's debut film, the psychological thriller Who's That Knocking at My Door, premiered in 1967?
Which Japanese director was fired by Nikkatsu Studios in 1967 after releasing the surreal thriller Branded to Kill?
Which French director built a massive, expensive set called 'Tativille' for his 1967 film Playtime?
What iconic car became famous worldwide after being driven by Dustin Hoffman's character in the 1967 film The Graduate?
Which 1967 film starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway is credited with starting the 'New Hollywood' era?
Which 1967 film starring Dustin Hoffman featured a famous soundtrack by Simon & Garfunkel?