Parade (1974)
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.
Director:
Jacques Tati
Writer:
Jacques Tati
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Jacques Tati as Monsieur Loyal |
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Michèle Brabo as Elle-même |
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Karl Kossmayer as Lui-même |
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Pierre Brama as Lui-même |
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Pia Colombo as Elle-même |
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Johnny Lonn as Lui-même |
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Jan Swahn as Circus performer |
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Bertil Berglund as Circus performer |
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Moniqa Sunnerberg as Circus performer |
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Dominique Lavanant as (uncredited) |
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Michael Mansson as Flamenco Dancer (uncredited) |
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Jan Nygren as Circus Manager (voice) (uncredited) |
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Janne Schaffer as Guitar Player (uncredited) |
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Janne 'Loffe' Carlsson as Drummer (uncredited) |
| Directing | Jacques Tati | Director |
| Writing | Jacques Tati | Screenplay |
| Editing | Sophie Tatischeff | Editor |
| Editing | Per Carleson | Editor |
| Camera | Jean Badal | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Siv Lundgren | Editor |
| Camera | Gunnar Fischer | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Aline Asséo | Editor |
| Editing | Jonny Mair | Editor |
| Production | Karl Haskel | Executive Producer |
| Sound | Charles Dumont | Music |
| Art | Ulla Malmer-Lagerkvist | Production Design |