Jour de fête
Jacques Tati / FR, 1949 / 88 min.
Jacques Tati’s feature film debut about an efficiency-obsessed postman became an instant classic. Not only because of the visual jokes, but also for its nostalgic look at French village life. New 4K restoration.
Jour de Fête (The Big Day) is a satire on progress, featuring Tati himself in the lead role as an amiable country postman. François, who delivers the post in a small village, watches a documentary on the American high-tech postal system. In an attempt to stay ahead of competition and get the post delivered as fast as he possibly can (‘Speed! Speed!’), François sets out on a series of hilarious exploits on his rickety bike.
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Director
Jacques Tati
Production year
1949
Country
FR
Original title
Jour de fête
Length
88 min.
Language
French
Subtitles
ENG or NLD
Format
DCP
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