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.
