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Uncle Yanco

1967·Movie
18min
73
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Calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Fast Pace2
  • Spectacle2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

A real life story, family, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction and characters

  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

While in San Francisco for the promotion of her last film in October 1967, Agnès Varda, tipped by her friend Tom Luddy, gets to know a relative she had never heard of before, Jean Varda, nicknamed "Yanco". This hitherto unknown uncle lives on a boat in Sausalito, is a painter, has adopted a hippie lifestyle and loves life. The meeting is a very happy one.
Intimate Family PortraitBohemian San FranciscoNostalgic DocumentaryEccentric Character StudyPoetic RealismSisterly BondVibrant Visual TextureGentle Social ObservationArtistic LifestyleWarm Melancholy

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Where can I stream Uncle Yanco legally?

Uncle Yanco is included with a subscription to DocAlliance Films in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Uncle Yanco worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Uncle Yanco?

0 h 18 min

Uncle Yanco runs 0 h 18 min.

Is Uncle Yanco based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Uncle Yanco in?

FrenchEnglish

It was made in French, with some English. Produced in France.

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