Jour de fête
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.
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Jour de fête - Trailer (digitale restauratie)
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-10
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Jacques Tati
François, the postman
Guy Decomble
Roger
Paul Frankeur
Marcel
Santa Relli
Roger's wife
Maine Vallée
Jeannette
Roger Rafal
Hairdresser
Jacques Beauvais
Cafe owner
Delcassan
Gossip
Alexandre Wirtz
Robert Balpo
Castellan (uncredited)
Jacques Cottin
Brass Band Member in 'Bondu' Café (uncredited)
Gisèle Lamy
Young girl on the way to fairground (uncredited)
Jean-Claude Laruelle
Child in front of the merry-go-round (uncredited)
Thérèse Lassaunière
Young Woman on cart (uncredited)
Henri Marquet
Butcher (uncredited)
Jacques Pasquet
(uncredited)
André Pierdel
Man with boater hat in village square (uncredited)
Thérèse Raveau
Traveling Picture Show Cashier (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Edinburgh International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 12, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 4, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Tati
- Screenplay & Story
- René Wheeler, Jacques Tati, Henri Marquet
- Original Score
- Jean Yatove
- Original Title
- Jour de fête
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Cady Films, Panoramic Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Tati
René Wheeler, Jacques Tati, Henri Marquet
Jean Yatove
Jacques Mercanton
Marcel Morreau
Fred Orain, André Paulvé
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Orain
Producer
René Wheeler
Screenplay
Jacques Mercanton
Director of Photography
Jacques Tati
Director
René Moulaert
Production Design
Jacques Tati
Screenplay
Henri Marquet
Screenplay
Jean Yatove
Original Music Composer
Jacques Cottin
Costume Design
André Paulvé
Producer
Marcel Morreau
Editor
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jour de fête
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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 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.
Who directed Jour de fête?
Jour de fête was directed by Jacques Tati.
Who stars in Jour de fête?
The principal cast of Jour de fête includes Jacques Tati, Guy Decomble, Paul Frankeur, Santa Relli, Maine Vallée.
When was Jour de fête released and how long is it?
Jour de fête was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Jour de fête?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jour de fête was composed by Jean Yatove.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jour de fête?
Jour de fête holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).