don not be fool by the nostalgic aura that surround mon oncle antoine and because like the best of canadian film darkness lurks just below the surface . set presumably in 1940s rural quebec and the story explore the develop consciousness of young benoit a he learn to deal with both sexuality and death . the look of the film be astonish and especially see a a high proportion of criticism towards canadian cinema by the general public surround aesthetic . beyond this and the unassuming benoit be a seductive protagonist for the audience and look at his corrupt community with fresh an innocent eye . i recommend read jim leach critical essay on the film in canada best feature for anyone look to place the film into a historical context while also dissect the form of the film . definitely check this one out .