Released Date:
1972-12-11
Languages:
French, Dutch, English
Countries:
France, Italy
Runtime:
96 min
Rated:
G
IMDB Ratings:
7.3 (3521 Reviews)
Director:
Jacques TatiGenres:
ComedyJacques Tati (original scenario)
Jacques Lagrange (artistic collaboration)
Bert Haanstra (participation)
At Altra Motors, Mr. Hulot designs an ingenious camper car with lots of clever features. A lorry hauls the prototype to an important auto show in Amsterdam, with Mr. Hulot alongside in his car and a spoiled, trendy PR exec, the young Maria, in her sports car packed with designer clothes and her fluffy dog. The lorry has every imaginable problem, delaying its arrival. A flat tire, no gas, an accident, a run-in with police, a stop at a garage, and numerous traffic jams showcase vignettes of people and their cars. Through interactions with these down-to-earth folks, Maria gradually loses her imperious conceit, becoming much more relaxed and fetching.
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