Trafic

"The laughs are bumper to bumper!"

Dec 11 1972 G 1h 36m
Comedy

Mr. Hulot is the head designer of the Altra Automotive Co. His latest invention is a newfangled camper car loaded with outrageous extra features. Along with the company's manager and publicity model, Hulot sets out from Paris with the intention of debuting the car at the annual auto show in Amsterdam. The going isn't easy, however, and the group encounters an increasingly bizarre series of hurdles and setbacks en route.

Plot

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.

Written by

Jacques Tati, Jacques Lagrange, Bert Haanstra

Directed by

Jacques Tati

Cast

Jacques Tati, Marcel Fraval, Honoré Bostel

Crew

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Production Countries

France, Italy

Production Companies

Selenia Cinematografica, Les Films Corona, Les Films Gibé

Languages

Nederlands, English, Français

Awards

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award1 win & 1 nomination total

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Average Rating
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