Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot

Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot takes place in a seaside resort on the Atlantic coast where vacationers bring their urban habits to an environment meant for rest and relaxation. In this setting, Monsieur Hulot arrives in his old, noisy car with the simple intention of enjoying his holiday. However, due to his naive and clumsy nature, he unintentionally causes a series of small disturbances and misunderstandings. Although his intentions are always good, his actions consistently lead to light chaos, gradually disturbing the peace of the hotel guests and throwing the seemingly serene holiday atmosphere off balance. 

Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot is a fundamental starting point in Tati’s work, where the character Hulot comes fully to life for the first time as a catalyst of subtle chaos in an apparently orderly world. The film has been restored in 4K, making the summery coastal images, physical comedy, and subtle details of Tati’s mise-en-scène visible with renewed clarity and sharpness.