School for Postmen

Name: School for Postmen
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1947
Rating: 71
Cast: Jacques Tati, Paul Demange

1947·Movie

16min

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71/100

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Jacques Tati plays a French postman adamant to prove he can be just as fast as American postmen at delivering mail.

Genres: Workplace Comedy Slapstick Comedy
Mood: WhimsicalFunnyPlayfulCharmingLight-Hearted
Themes: Friendly CompetitionCultural PrideQuest For Recognition
Plot: Speed ChallengeMail Delivery RaceMisadventures In AmericaCultural Stereotypes
Pacing: SpiralingQuick
Dialog: Minimalist DialoguePhysical Comedy
Character Types: Comic ReliefEveryman
Humor: Situational ComedySlapstickPlayful TeasingVisual Gags
Time: Post-World War Ii
Place: American SuburbsFrench Village
Cinematic Style: Surreal ImageryLong Takes
Costume and Set: Rustic SettingsPeriod-Accurate Costumes

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Directed by:

Jacques Tati

Written by:

Jacques Tati

Produced by:

Fred Orain

Jacques Tati

Postman

Paul Demange

Chief Postman

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