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    Cartesius (1974)

    Cartesius (1974)

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    This made for television film chronicles the illustrious life of French philosopher René Descartes...

    Documenteur (1981)

    Documenteur (1981)

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    A young French woman, separated from her lover, tries to find a lodging in L.A. for herself and her...

"At a film festival conference a few decades past, I was asked by a solemn journalist which French director has had the most influence on me. I expressed undying appreciation of Truffaut, Godard, Renoir, but stated that the most accurate answer was that Jacques Tati left an indelible mark when I saw this film as a boy. The French hated that answer—Tati was out of favor at the time. Funny how that works. This film remains one of the most hilarious, affectionate, politely barbed creations. For me it’s a cinematic standard for human comedy."

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