mistaken occupancy

His surrealist films constantly subvert social roles and expected occupancies through absurdist scenarios where characters occupy spaces and identities that defy logic and convention.

His comedies brilliantly explore mistaken identities and the collision between people and spaces designed for purposes they don't fit, particularly in 'Playtime' and 'Mon Oncle'.

His silent films feature a deadpan protagonist constantly thrust into worlds and situations where he is catastrophically out of place, yet responds with stoic determination.