Jour de Fête (1949)
Jour de Fête is a 1949 French-language comedy movie directed by Jacques Tati, with a running time of 1h 26m. It stars Jacques Tati, Guy Decomble and Paul Frankeur.
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.
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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.
When was Jour de Fête released?
Jour de Fête was released on 11 May 1949.
How long is Jour de Fête?
Jour de Fête runs 1h 26m.
Who made Jour de Fête?
Jour de Fête was directed by Jacques Tati.
Where can I watch Jour de Fête?
Jour de Fête is available on Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Jour de Fête
Stream: Criterion Channel
Cast
- Jacques Tati as François the postman
- Guy Decomble as Roger
- Paul Frankeur as Marcel
- Santa Relli as Roger's wife
- Maine Vallée as Jeannette
- Roger Rafal as Hairdresser
- Jacques Beauvais as Cafe owner
- Delcassan as Gossip
- Alexandre Wirtz
- Robert Balpo as Castellan (uncredited)
- Jacques Cottin as Brass Band Member in 'Bondu' Café (uncredited)
- Gisèle Lamy as Young girl on the way to fairground (uncredited)