Jour de fête / Tatis Schützenfest (1970's r)

Issued for the German theatrical release of Jacques Tati’s seminal comedy Jour de Fête—locally retitled Tati's Schützenfest—this striking original poster exemplifies the bold minimalism of mid-century European graphic design. Set against a sweeping, vibrant crimson backdrop, the artwork features the elongated, unmistakable silhouette of Tati's postman, François, captured from behind as he strides alongside his trusty bicycle. The genius of the composition lies in its playful use of scale and negative space: perfectly framed between the postman's wide stance rests a delicate, intricately sketched miniature of the provincial fairground, a whimsical juxtaposition that brilliantly emphasises the character's looming comedic presence over the sleepy village.

The iconic, speed-obsessed postman at the center of this artwork was not entirely new to audiences when the feature debuted; he was actually born out of Tati's earlier cinematic experiments. Two years prior to Jour de Fête, Tati created and starred in a celebrated 1947 short film titled L'École des facteurs (The School for Postmen), which served as the direct prototype for his feature-length debut. By expanding the short's central premise—a rural mail carrier hilariously attempting to adopt hyper-efficient, "American-style" delivery methods—Tati laid the thematic foundation for his entire career, establishing a gentle but sharp critique of modern mechanisation that would ultimately define his cinematic legacy.

• Year: 1970's Re-Release
• Nationality: German
• Condition: Unfolded
• Type: Original German Plakat
• Size: 23 X 33 Inches
• Product Code: T6912