# Jour de Fête (1949)

> A good-natured French postman turns an annual village fair and a prank about American efficiency into an exuberant bicycle-powered campaign for modern delivery.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2660

## Facts

- Runtime: 86 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: Jacques Tati
- Cast: Jacques Tati, Guy Decomble, Paul Frankeur, Santa Relli, Maine Vallée, Roger Rafal, Jacques Beauvais, Delcassan
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0040497/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, playful, warm, lazy afternoon, classic comedy night

## Synopsis

A charming tale of a postman discovering the joy of delivery amidst the chaos of a local fair.

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