Parade

1974 1h 30m FR

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5.8

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★5.8TMDB · 58

TV MovieComedy

Synopsis

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The story of a big party during which Jacques Tati brings together audience members, performers, clowns, children, and himself.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jacques Tati
Monsieur Loyal
Michèle Brabo
Elle-même
Karl Kossmayer
Lui-même
Pierre Brama
Lui-même
Pia Colombo
Elle-même
Johnny Lonn
Lui-même
Jan Swahn
Circus performer
Bertil Berglund
Circus performer

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jacques Tati
Writers: Jacques Tati
Languages: French
Countries: France, Sweden

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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52 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Sweden.

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4 / 8

ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jacques Tati, shot by Jean Badal. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Sophie Tatischeff shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Jacques Tati and Michèle Brabo and Karl Kossmayer carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0071968 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Jacques Tati directs. Jean Badal behind the camera. Sophie Tatischeff cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Sweden. Dialogue in French.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
252 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3International production across 2 countries: France, Sweden.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Jacques Tati, shot by Jean Badal. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Sophie Tatischeff shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Jacques Tati and Michèle Brabo and Karl Kossmayer carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0071968 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 58 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.