5 Movies Directed by ètienne Chatiliez

Life Is a Long Quiet River

Life Is a Long Quiet River

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1988-02-03

Languages:

French, English

Countries:

France

Runtime:

90 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.9 (2717 Reviews)

Genres:

Comedy

Cast:

Writer:

ètienne Chatiliez

Florence Quentin

Fullplot:

Two babies are switched at birth. When the mistake is discovered 12 years later, it leads to complications in the lives of both families. One family is affluent, with dutiful and (apparently) contented children. The other family is poor, with rambunctious (even delinquent) children, often hungry, but with lots of laughter in the house.

Tatie Danielle

Tatie Danielle

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1991-05-17

Languages:

English, French

Countries:

France

Runtime:

110 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

7.1 (2298 Reviews)

Genres:

ComedyDrama

Cast:

Writer:

Florence Quentin (scenario and dialogue)

Florence Quentin (adaptation)

ètienne Chatiliez (adaptation)

Fullplot:

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.

Happiness Is in the Field

Happiness Is in the Field

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1997-01-31

Languages:

French

Countries:

France

Runtime:

106 min

IMDB Ratings:

(2049 Reviews)

Genres:

Comedy

Fullplot:

Francis, the boss of a small plumbing supply company, is harassed by tax collectors, striking employees, and an impossible wife and daughter. His only joy is sharing lunch with his friend Gerard. Then a TV show called "where are you?" shows a woman from Gers who is searching for her husband who disappeared 28 years ago. The lost husband looks like an identical twin of Francis...

Tatie Danielle

Tatie Danielle

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1991-05-17

Languages:

English, French

Countries:

France

Runtime:

110 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

7.1 (2301 Reviews)

Genres:

ComedyDrama

Cast:

Writer:

Florence Quentin (scenario and dialogue)

Florence Quentin (adaptation)

ètienne Chatiliez (adaptation)

Fullplot:

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.

Tanguy

Tanguy

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2001-11-21

Languages:

French, Japanese, Mandarin

Countries:

France

Runtime:

108 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.4 (5263 Reviews)

Genres:

Comedy

Cast:

Writer:

Laurent Chouchan

ètienne Chatiliez

Yolande Zauberman (idea)

Fullplot:

Tanguy is 28 years old and still living with his parents. They think it's time he moves out. He doesn't, so they hatch a plan...

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