A village postman with no sense of humour delivers his mail via bicycle on the day the travelling fair comes to town. He is disrupted by a short film about US speed and efficiency and the pl... Read allA village postman with no sense of humour delivers his mail via bicycle on the day the travelling fair comes to town. He is disrupted by a short film about US speed and efficiency and the playful teasing of the village folk.A village postman with no sense of humour delivers his mail via bicycle on the day the travelling fair comes to town. He is disrupted by a short film about US speed and efficiency and the playful teasing of the village folk.
- Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination
- François le facteur
- (uncredited)
- Le cafetier
- (as Beauvais)
- Le châtelain
- (uncredited)
- Brass Band Member in 'Bondu' Café
- (uncredited)
- Un figurant
- (uncredited)
- Young girl on the way to fairground
- (uncredited)
- Young Woman on cart
- (uncredited)
- Le boucher
- (uncredited)
- Edith
- (uncredited)
- Bit part
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe movie was originally filmed in Thomson-color, a process that became extinct before prints of the film could be shown, and was previously only available in a black and white version that was filmed as a precaution, in case the color process was not perfect. In 1995 the color copy was restored and released by Tati's daughter Sophie Tatischeff and cinematographer François Ede.
- GoofsDuring the scene in the cottage, the live chicken that the woman has been holding suddenly disappears.
- Quotes
François le facteur: I guess I lost my head.
La commère: You mustn't get so worked up.
François le facteur: I wanted to be fast, but the Americans get all the glory.
La commère: Oh, the Americans can do as they please, but they can't make the crops grow any faster. Besides, news is rarely good, so let it take its sweet time.
- Crazy creditsThe bicycle used by François gets a mention in the opening credits, along with the featured players: Peugeot model 1911.
- Alternate versionsIn 1961 version, actress Delcassan doesn't appear on the opening credits, but the actor Alexandre Wirtz is added.
- ConnectionsEdited into Histoire(s) du cinéma: Une vague nouvelle (1999)
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Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Praznični dan
- Filming locations
- Sainte-Sévère-sur-Indre, Indre, France(main village location)
- Production companies
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Box office
- Gross worldwide
- $74,630
- Runtime1 hour 10 minutes
- Color
- Black and White(original release)
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1