Film Selection 

In film, sound isn’t just background—it tells the story. Atmospheres and Foley convey emotion, bringing the audience closer to a character’s actions and inner world. When sound and image sync perfectly, every detail feels alive, often more powerful than the visuals alone. This “added value” turns sound from a simple accompaniment into a secret ingredient that gives the film depth, texture, and emotional impact.

I’ve decided to do the sound design for Tati’s Mon Oncle. The film was made in the mid-1960s, during a time when Europe was recovering after the war and modern buildings and consumer culture were spreading across Paris. The movie shows cold glass-and-steel buildings, long corridors, rows of chairs, and walls or windows used to frame the shots. This creates a sense of order and emptiness, making the characters look small and isolated, like they are trapped. For my sound design, I want to use background sounds and Foley to make the characters feel more present in this large, rigid space. I will slightly bring the Foley forward so every small movement can be heard, while the background sounds will reflect the cold, mechanical city. My goal is to create a playful yet detailed sound world that matches the visuals, making the audience feel both the humor and the emotional depth of the film.