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Jour de Fete (1949) -- J. Tati
Jacques Tati's first
feature already demonstrates his gentle wit and physical comedy, but he's not
yet M. Hulot (the star of his next few features). Instead, he plays the local postman who is
easily distracted from his route and routine, especially on the day of the
town's festival. Of course, chaos
ensues. When the townsfolk see a film
showing modern American postal techniques (helicopter, motorcycle), our local
man feels threatened enough to prove himself.
Not as fully realized as M. Hulot's Holiday but still a warmly amusing
mood lifter. Great sound design as usual for Tati.
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