Madame Petlet's True Story (1995)
In this mainstream French comedy, a television writer creates a hit series based on the experiences of her housekeeper. The writer Nathalie does this in desperation as she has a deadline and is utterly blocked. She goes to Petlet and begins transcribing her memories of the lively goings on in her rural home village. Each memory is an episode in itself, and the show becomes a smash hit, but when Petlet realizes that her boss has been cashing on her life stories and taking all the credit, she gets angry and quits leaving Nathalie with no maid and no one to watch her children. Later Petlet's adult children demand that their mother return to demand credit and a piece of the action. But Petlet remains undecided.
Director: Camille de Casabianca
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: July 12, 1995
Cast
- Maïté - Janine Petlet
- Camille de Casabianca - Nathalie Reyter
- Jean-Pierre Darroussin - Hervé Reyter
- Michèle Laroque - Marcie
- Richard Guedj - Robert Petlet
- Gérard Hernandez - Sammy
- Bernard Montiel - Le journaliste
- Éric Seigne - Mickaël Petlet
- Julien Cafaro - L'assistant de Marcie
- Franck Jazédé - Cédric
Production: Félix Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Camille de Casabianca
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Madame Petlet's True Story about?
- In this mainstream French comedy, a television writer creates a hit series based on the experiences of her housekeeper. The writer Nathalie does this in desperation as she has a deadline and is utterly blocked. She goes to Petlet and begins transcribing her memories of the lively goings on in her rural home village. Each memory is an episode in itself, and the show becomes a smash hit, but when Petlet realizes that her boss has been cashing on her life stories and taking all the credit, she gets angry and quits leaving Nathalie with no maid and no one to watch her children. Later Petlet's adult children demand that their mother return to demand credit and a piece of the action. But Petlet remains undecided.
- Who directed Madame Petlet's True Story?
- Madame Petlet's True Story was directed by Camille de Casabianca.
- Who stars in Madame Petlet's True Story?
- Madame Petlet's True Story stars Maïté, Camille de Casabianca, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Michèle Laroque, Richard Guedj, Gérard Hernandez.
- How long is Madame Petlet's True Story?
- Madame Petlet's True Story has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Madame Petlet's True Story?
- Madame Petlet's True Story is a Comedy film.
- Where was Madame Petlet's True Story produced?
- Madame Petlet's True Story was produced in France.