Auntie Danielle

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.

6.513

111 min

Cast

Tsilla Chelton

as Tatie Danielle

Isabelle Nanty

as Sandrine Vonnier

Catherine Jacob

as Catherine Billard

Eric Prat

as Jean-Pierre Billard

Laurence Février

as Jeanne Billard

Neige Dolsky

as Odile

Mathieu Foulon

as Jean-Marie Billard

Gary Ledoux

as Jean-Christophe Billard

Virginie Pradal

as Madame Lafosse

André Wilms

as Dr. Wilms

Patrick Bouchitey

as Beggar

Evelyne Didi

as la femme au bus

Karin Viard

as Agathe

Madeleine Cheminat

as Madame Mauprivet

Nicole Chollet

as Ginette Mauprivet

Bradley Harryman

as Michael

Director

Étienne Chatiliez