TimeTravel Farce Incredible but True
Quentin Dupieux is the most consistent producer of small-batch, artisanal surrealism in the arthouse, appearing at one of the major festivals nearly every year for another bit of deadpan fun. He handles writing, directing, editing, and cinematography duties on all of his films while pursuing a side career in the music industry. Dupieux's method of operation hasn't really changed from 2010's "Rubber," which followed a killer tire, to 2019's "Deerskin," which followed a killer jacket, to 2020's "Mandibles," which followed a more benevolent-but-unsettlingly-giant fly. Each new film replicates the same experiment to see how far an absurdist premise can go (counted for time, usually about 75 minutes). Additionally, "Incredible but True" (running time: 74 minutes) builds on the unusual tenderness that made "Mandibles" stand out to rather delightful effect while still fitting in nicely with the rest of the filmography. Ho...