Jour de fête

Jour de fête

1949 · 86 min · FR · 7.1 (186 votes)
Dir. Jacques Tati · Starring Jacques Tati, Guy Decomble, Paul Frankeur, Santa Relli, Maine Vallée, Roger Rafal · Music Jean Yatove
Comedy

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.

VIBE

A charmingly simple slice-of-life comedy. It feels like a warm hug from a bygone era, full of gentle humor and the simple pleasures of village life. Perfect for a relaxed, feel-good viewing experience.

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