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7.8
/10
2,400 Ratings

JOUR DE FÊTE

Directed by Jacques Tati
France, 1949
Comedy
  • 8787 minutes

Synopsis

In a French town, postman François spends his working hours casually delivering the mail. When a carnival arrives in town, he watches a film depicting the efficiency of the U.S. Postal Service. Inspired by the footage, François sets out to become just like the mail carriers in the United States.

Synopsis

In a French town, postman François spends his working hours casually delivering the mail. When a carnival arrives in town, he watches a film depicting the efficiency of the U.S. Postal Service. Inspired by the footage, François sets out to become just like the mail carriers in the United States.