Les vacances de Monsieur Hulot (1953)

Translated title: Monsieur Hulot's Holiday

Monsieur Hulot, Jacques Tati’s endearing clown, takes a holiday at a seaside resort, where his presence provokes one catastrophe after another. Tati’s masterpiece of gentle slapstick is a series of effortlessly well-choreographed sight gags involving dogs, boats, and firecrackers; it was the first entry in the Hulot series and the film that launched its maker to international stardom.

Country: France

Director: Jacques Tati

Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 3 nominations total