An Examination of Physical Comedy Gags in a Scene From the Classic French Comedy ‘Playtime’ by Jacques Tati
In this commentary clip from the classic 1967 French comedy film Playtime by Jacques Tati, the many physical comedy gags in the film’s restaurant scene are examined in detail. The commentary was written by Scottish film critic David Cairns and is part of the extras included in the Criterion Collection box set, The Complete Jacques Tati.
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