Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Jacques Tati
François, the postman
Lead
Guy Decomble
Roger
Paul Frankeur
Marcel
Santa Relli
Roger's wife
MV
Maine Vallée
Jeannette
RR
Roger Rafal
Hairdresser
Jacques Beauvais
Cafe owner
D
Delcassan
Gossip
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jacques Tati's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Jour de Fête is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
