Mon Oncle

French comedian Jacques Tati began his career as a mime, perfecting his craft on the stage just as the silent era of films was ending. He appeared in some short films during the 1930s, but his work was interrupted by World War II. Immediately after the war, he returned to Paris, interested in writing, directing, and performing in his own films. While his output is relatively small, Tati developed a visual style of design and performance that complemented his persistent dismantling of societal norms and the perceived progress of technology, despite its cold appearance and unintuitive design.