Jacques Tati
Film director · 2 films (1958–1967)
Jacques Tati is a director whose work here spans Mon Oncle (1958) to Playtime (1967), in comedy. The work runs wide — 65% of frames across the 2 films indexed here, against 20% library-wide. All 123 frames from 2 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Jacques Tati was a French filmmaker, working both as a comedic actor and director. In a poll conducted by Entertainment Weekly of the Greatest Movie Directors Tati was voted the 46th greatest of all time.
Born 9 October 1907 · Le Pecq, Yvelines, France · died 4 November 1982
Directing style
Jacques Tati structures his comedic choreography within expansive exterior and interior spaces, favoring wide shots and full-body compositions that keep the entire human figure in relation to its environment. He observes these meticulously blocked actions from a neutral, eye-level perspective, relying on a deep depth of field to keep the foreground and background in sharp focus simultaneously. His scenes are largely illuminated by bright daylight, sun, and sterile fluorescent sources, utilizing a palette of cool, desaturated tones, architectural grays, and muted blues punctuated by occasional, highly specific pops of saturated color.
Awards
- Honorary César · 1977
- Jury Prize · 1958
- Louis Delluc Prize · 1953
Films directed by Jacques Tati
About Jacques Tati
When was Jacques Tati born?
Jacques Tati was born on 9 October 1907 in Le Pecq, Yvelines, France and died on 4 November 1982.
What films has Jacques Tati directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 2 of them: Mon Oncle (1958) and Playtime (1967).
What awards has Jacques Tati won?
Honorary César (1977), Jury Prize (1958) and Louis Delluc Prize (1953).
Search every frame of Jacques Tati’s films
All 123 indexed frames from 2 films directed by Jacques Tati — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.