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Movie poster: Onesime, Clockmaker (1912)
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Onesime, Clockmaker

1912 · 8 min Science Fiction Comedy
5.7 / 10 · TMDB

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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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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