"Laughter arises from a certain fundamental absurdity."

Jacques Tati

The films of comic genius Jacques Tati take us on a tour of modern life, pitting Monsieur Hulot against the cities, buildings, cars, trains, furniture and gadgets that define our era.

The French master of physical film comedy, and creator of the imfamous Mr. Hulot, Tati's beautifully choreographed slapstick invites us to view the sometimes bewildering spaces and structures of the modern world through the eyes of charmingly old-world protagonists, revealing their absurdity.  

Here's David Parkinson with our user's guide to the modern world...according to Jacques Tati.