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Jour de Fête
🎬 Movie

Jour de Fête

1949 · 86 min Comedy
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.

If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.

For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.

Director: Jacques Tati

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.

🎭 Cast

Jacques Tati

Jacques Tati

François the postman

Guy Decomble

Guy Decomble

Roger

Paul Frankeur

Paul Frankeur

Marcel

Santa Relli

Santa Relli

Roger's wife

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Maine Vallée

Jeannette

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Roger Rafal

Hairdresser

Jacques Beauvais

Jacques Beauvais

Cafe owner

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Delcassan

Gossip

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Alexandre Wirtz

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Robert Balpo

Castellan (uncredited)

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