(1990) is a celebrated French black comedy directed by Étienne Chatiliez. It is widely recognized for its subversion of the "sweet grandmother" trope, featuring one of cinema's most memorably mean-spirited elderly protagonists. Plot Overview
: While the family initially views her as a frail, lonely lady, Danielle quickly begins making their lives miserable through psychological manipulation, fake illnesses, and general malice.
: When the family goes on vacation and leaves her with a young au pair named Sandrine (Isabelle Nanty), Danielle finally meets her match. Sandrine is just as tough and unsentimental as Danielle, leading to a unique, begrudging respect between the two. Key Themes Tatie Danielle - Amazon UK