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DRAMA . 1968 . 1h 45m . 4.8/10

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Because "Tante Zita" main theme is death: a twenty-year old girl, Annie (Shimkus) lives with her mother and her aunt (both played by first-class actresses Suzanne Flon and Katina Paxinou). The auntie is dying, and for the first time in her life, Annie has to cope with death. One night, she finds it too hard to bear, and leaving home where the old woman is suffering, she begins to hang around in Paris. She will meet people, and, from dusk to dawn, she will learn to leave her childhood behind and to grow into a woman.

Starring Joanna Shimkus, Katina Paxinou, Suzanne Flon
4.8/10
Rating
1h 45m
Runtime
1968
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Because "Tante Zita" main theme is death: a twenty-year old girl, Annie (Shimkus) lives with her mother and her aunt (both played by first-class actresses Suzanne Flon and Katina Paxinou). The auntie is dying, and for the first time in her life, Annie has to cope with death. One night, she finds it too hard to bear, and leaving home where the old woman is suffering, she begins to hang around in Paris. She will meet people, and, from dusk to dawn, she will learn to leave her childhood behind and to grow into a woman.

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Cast
Joanna Shimkus stars as Annie in Tante Zita.
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Year context
Tante Zita was released 58 years ago in 1968.
Overview
Because "Tante Zita" main theme is death: a twenty-year old girl, Annie (Shimkus) lives with her mother and her aunt (both played by first-class actresses Su...
Tante Zita is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 45m.

CAST (20)

Joanna Shimkus
Joanna Shimkus
Annie
Katina Paxinou
Katina Paxinou
Aunt Zita
Suzanne Flon
Suzanne Flon
Yvette
Paul Crauchet
Paul Crauchet
Dr. Bernard
Bernard Fresson
Bernard Fresson
Boniface
Josep Maria Flotats
Josep Maria Flotats
Simon
Roger Ibáñez
Roger Ibáñez
Spaniard
Odette Piquet
Odette Piquet
Day guard
Jacques Rispal
Jacques Rispal
Sergeant
Paul Pavel
Paul Pavel
Med Hondo
Med Hondo
James
Jean-Gabriel Nordmann
Jean-Gabriel Nordmann
Manuel
Claude Lévèque
Claude Lévèque
BK
Bernard Klein
CA
Corinne Armand
Solange Certain
Solange Certain
Night guard
Jean Darie
Jean Darie
LM
Lydie Murguet
MP
Marie Pascale Daveau
Paul Crauchet
Paul Crauchet

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
105 min (1h 45m)
Country
Rating
4.8/10 (9 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Tante Zita about?
Because "Tante Zita" main theme is death: a twenty-year old girl, Annie (Shimkus) lives with her mother and her aunt (both played by first-class actresses Suzanne Flon and Katina Paxinou). The auntie is dying, and for the first time in her life, Annie has to cope with death. One night, she finds it too hard to bear, and leaving home where the old woman is suffering, she begins to hang around in Paris. She will meet people, and, from dusk to dawn, she will learn to leave her childhood behind and to grow into a woman.
How long is Tante Zita?
Tante Zita has a runtime of 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Who stars in Tante Zita?
The cast of Tante Zita includes Joanna Shimkus, Katina Paxinou, Suzanne Flon, Paul Crauchet, Bernard Fresson.
What is the rating of Tante Zita?
Tante Zita has a rating of 4.8 out of 10 based on 9 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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