Luis de Funès in Delusions of Grandeur: A masterclass in visual comedy?

Okay, so I just re-watched "Delusions of Grandeur" (1971) and I'm still floored by the comedic timing, but especially Funès' physical performance. Like, he *is* the embodiment of Don Sallust, that slimy, tax-dodging minister. What struck me this time was how the director (sorry I can't remember who directed it off the top of my head!) frames him. It's not just that Funès is inherently funny - which, obviously, he is - it's the way he's often positioned in the frame to emphasize his arrogance and later, his utter humiliation. Think about the scenes in the palace, early on. He's often shot from below, making him seem even more imposing, or isolated in these ridiculously opulent rooms, highlighting his greed. Then later, when things start to fall apart for him, we see him dwarfed by sets, crowded by extras, and basically made to look ridiculous. The contrast is *chef's kiss* fantastic. It totally enhances the humor without resorting to cheap gags, y'know? I also noticed that the lighting really shifts as Sallust's power wanes. Early on, lots of bright, hard light reflecting off those ridiculous costumes and palaces, creating a sense of grandeur (pun intended, I guess!). As his schemes unravel, the lighting becomes softer, more shadowed, almost as if his own actions are casting a darkness over him. Maybe that's a tad on the nose but it works really well. I'm not saying it's the most *intellectual* film ever, but within the genre of comedy, the craftsmanship is really impressive. Plus, It's just FUNNY. I think sometimes we cinephiles get a bit too hung up on "serious" cinema and forget to appreciate the visual artistry that goes into making a great comedy work. Anyone else feel the same, or am I just completely over-analyzing a slapstick farce?