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The Magnificent Tati (2009)
Not your average Documentary Film
I was expecting a rather boring film when my partner dragged me to the Filmhouse in Edinburgh for this film... I was really surprised to discover it was actually very inspiring. Unlike most documentary exposés on artists that tell you what to think and feel (i.e. BBC4 films) this film lets you into Tati's world and allows you to decide for yourself what to think of Mr.Tati. It was very funny also rather sad but ultimately inspiring. I learned that Tati had guts that few have anymore in the commercial film world - he used his success to make a film that is was so ahead if its time only now is it being appreciated (Playtime) - 40 years after its release. I thought it was interesting that the director avoided big-name stars for interviewees and instead used real artists (i.e. Mike Mills) - just as Tati never used any 'big names' in his own films. Other subtle things in the Doc like no commentary I appreciated. I think this will be a model exposé type of factual film as it is simple and honest while totally entertaining.