Trafic
Trafic

Movie spotlight

Trafic

2004
Movie
15 min
Romanian

While on his way for a business meeting, Tudor is having an unexpected 30 minutes break, because of the impossible traffic. He’s got enough time to have a coffee, to talk a little about his beloved little girl and to take a picture.

Insights

IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes85%
Director: Jacques TatiGenres: Comedy, Foreign

Plot Summary

Monsieur Hulot travels to Amsterdam to present a new, revolutionary plastic car at the World's Fair. Along the way, his peculiar methods and the car's unconventional design lead to a series of chaotic and humorous encounters.

Critical Reception

Though not as widely seen as some of Tati's earlier works, 'Trafic' is generally appreciated by critics for its signature visual gags and observational humor. It captures the absurdity of modern life and consumerism, though some find its pacing slower than his masterpieces.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praise for Tati's continued mastery of physical comedy and sight gags.

  • Appreciation for its satirical commentary on technology and modern society.

  • Some critics noted a less energetic pace compared to previous films.

Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available for this title.

Fun Fact

Jacques Tati, known for his meticulous attention to detail, reportedly spent years developing the concept and designs for the fictional plastic car featured in the film.

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