My Uncle

Jacques Tati19581h 56mComedy, Classic

Why we chose it

Jacques Tati proved himself a worthy heir to Buster Keaton with this Oscar winner, for which he built a wealthy family’s house from scratch on a studio lot near Nice. Monsieur Hulot hardly says a word, the gags never stop, and not one modern gadget in the place will do what he wants.

Synopsis

In a crumbling corner of old Paris lives Monsieur Hulot, who has neither a job nor much of a plan. Out in the suburbs his sister has a modernist house where everything is brand new and nothing works the way it should. Hulot comes to visit, and little Gérard adores him, which is more than can be said for the house.

Information

Director
Cast
Also known as
Mon oncle
Production year
1958
Decade
1950s
Duration
1h 56m
Festivals & Awards
Language
French
Country
France, Italy
Subtitles
Greek, Polish
Age rating
Κ

Oscars

Best Foreign Language Film

1959

Cannes Film Festival

Special Jury Prize

1958

What others say

4.1
87 reviews

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