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1958 · 118 min · NR

Mon Oncle

Directed by Jacques Tati · Comedy

Mon Oncle (1958) is a Comedy film, directed by Jacques Tati set in Paris during the 1950s. It runs 118 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of consumerism / capitalism run throughout.

Composer
Alain RomansFranck BarcelliniNorbert Glanzberg
Cinematography
Jean Bourgoin
Cast
Jacques TatiJean-Pierre ZolaAdrienne ServantieLucien FrégisBetty SchneiderJean-François MartialDominique MarieYvonne Arnaud

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Paris
Setting
SuburbanUrban
When
1950s

Premise & themes

Themes
Consumerism / Capitalism
Tone
ComedicSatiricalWhimsical

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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