Jour de Fête
Originally released in 1949. Jour de Fête is a comedy film. directed by Jacques Tati. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jacques Tati, Guy Decomble, and Paul Frankeur
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 11, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (238 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Cady Films
- Panoramic Films
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 tha...
Who directed Jour de Fête?
Jour de Fête was directed by Jacques Tati.
How long is Jour de Fête?
Jour de Fête has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Jour de Fête released?
Jour de Fête was released on May 11, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jour de Fête?
The main cast of Jour de Fête includes Jacques Tati, Guy Decomble, Paul Frankeur, Santa Relli, Maine Vallée.
Is Jour de Fête worth watching?
Jour de Fête has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 238 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.