Tatie Danielle

May 17 1991 PG-13 1h 52m
Comedy, Drama

Tatie Danielle is a black comedy about a widow who is intent on ruining the lives of her great-nephew and his wife. Tsilla Chelton plays the title character, who mourns the death of her husband by tormenting everyone she meets. Eventually, she moves in with her nephew and his vain wife. Soon, her family is at war with Tatie, and takes off for Greece, leaving her in the care of Sandrine (Isabelle Nanty), an au pair who is as equally bitter as Tatie herself. At first the two don't get along, yet the two eventually become friends. However, Sandrine is invited to accompany an American student for an overnight stay at the beach, which would leave Tatie alone for a night. Angered, Tatie fires Sandrine, and while she is alone, she goes into deep depression, eventually setting the family's apartment on fire. The fire becomes a national story, with Tatie cast as a poor old lady and the family labeled as cruel and heartless villains.

Plot

Auntie Danielle, supposedly in ailing health but in reality just a nasty old bitch, lives with a paid housekeeper who she regularly abuses. When the housekeeper dies falling off a ladder, Danielle moves in with her great-nephew and his family. She continues using her nastiness to manipulate everyone into doing things her way until the family goes on vacation to Greece. The young housekeeper they hire to watch after her knows what Auntie is doing, and deals with her accordingly, and they begin forming respect for each other.

Written by

Florence Quentin, Étienne Chatiliez

Directed by

Étienne Chatiliez

Cast

Tsilla Chelton, Catherine Jacob, Isabelle Nanty

Crew

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Production Countries

France

Production Companies

Sofimage, Téléma, FR3 Films Production, Les Productions du Champ Poirier

Languages

Français

Awards

3 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
3,825
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA