Jour de Fête (1949)
Jour de Fête tells the story of an inept and easily-distracted French mailman who frequently interrupts his duties to converse with the local inhabitants, as well as inspect the traveling fair that has come to his small community. Influenced by too much wine and a newsreel account of rapid transportation methods used by the United States postal system, he goes to hilarious lengths to speed the delivery of mail while aboard his bicycle.
Director: Jacques Tati
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: May 11, 1949
Cast
- Jacques Tati - François the postman
- Guy Decomble - Roger
- Paul Frankeur - Marcel
- Santa Relli - Roger's wife
- Maine Vallée - Jeannette
- Roger Rafal - Hairdresser
- Jacques Beauvais - Cafe owner
- Delcassan - Gossip
- Alexandre Wirtz
- Robert Balpo - Castellan (uncredited)
Screenplay
- René Wheeler (Screenplay)
- Jacques Tati (Screenplay)
- Henri Marquet (Screenplay)
Music: Jean Yatove
Cinematography: Jacques Mercanton
Editing: Marcel Morreau
Production: Cady Films, Panoramic Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
postman, provincial life, burlesque humor
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jour de Fête about?
- Jour de Fête tells the story of an inept and easily-distracted French mailman who frequently interrupts his duties to converse with the local inhabitants, as well as inspect the traveling fair that has come to his small community. Influenced by too much wine and a newsreel account of rapid transportation methods used by the United States postal system, he goes to hilarious lengths to speed the delivery of mail while aboard his bicycle.
- Who directed Jour de Fête?
- Jour de Fête was directed by Jacques Tati.
- Who stars in Jour de Fête?
- Jour de Fête stars Jacques Tati, Guy Decomble, Paul Frankeur, Santa Relli, Maine Vallée, Roger Rafal.
- How long is Jour de Fête?
- Jour de Fête has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Jour de Fête?
- Jour de Fête is a Comedy film.
- Where was Jour de Fête produced?
- Jour de Fête was produced in France.