Parade
Dec 18 1974
•2h 30m
•TV Movie, Comedy
For his final film, Jacques Tati takes his camera to the circus, where the director himself serves as master of ceremonies. Though it features many spectacles, including clowns, jugglers, acrobats, contortionists, and more, Parade also focuses on the spectators, making this stripped-down work a testament to the communion between audience and entertainment.
Cast
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Jacques Tati
Monsieur Loyal
Michèle Brabo
Elle-même
Karl Kossmayer
Lui-même
Pierre Brama
Lui-même
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