Jacques Tati's sublime French comedy introduced the world to the iconic Monsieur Hulot. When the good-natured but clumsy gentleman takes his holiday in a beachside hotel comedic chaos isn't far behind!

★★★★★ – Radio Times

★★★★★ – Empire

Each month a Phoenix staff member chooses a film, and May sees the turn of Box Office assistant Lucia Chaplin who has selected Jacques Tati’s sublime French comedy: “It’s that time of year when we’re thinking about summer holidays and this classic is the perfect film for everyone to enjoy a madcap seaside holiday in preparation for summer!”

Jacques Tati's sublime French comedy introduced the world to the iconic Monsieur Hulot. When the good-natured but clumsy gentleman takes his holiday in a beachside hotel, comedic chaos isn't far behind!