Onesime, Clockmaker
In an effort to secure a promised inheritance, Onésime invents a time machine that speeds up activity on earth, hyper-animates men and machines, and telescopes the human life-cycle.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Onésime horloger |
| Year | 1912 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Science Fiction, Comedy |
| Director | Jean Durand |
| Runtime | 8 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.7/10 (11 votes) |
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The film constructs its comedic premise on a single, brilliant sci-fi idea, exploring the chaos of a world thrust into fast-forward. It relies on rapid-fire editing and sped-up motion to create a whirlwind of visual gags where every frame bursts with manic energy.
What lingers after the final reel is the sheer inventive joy of early cinema, a precursor to both slapstick and surrealism. It’s a frenetic, delightful proof that big ideas can come in small packages — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Jean Durand
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