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Vatel (2000)

2000-05-01 · 2h 5m · EN
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Some men are too noble to live among aristocracy.

In 1671, with war brewing with Holland, a penniless prince invites Louis XIV to three days of festivities at a chateau in Chantilly. The prince wants a commission as a general, so the extravagances are to impress the king. In charge of all is the steward, Vatel, a man of honor, talent, and low birth. The prince is craven in his longing for stature: no task is too menial or dishonorable for him to give Vatel. While Vatel tries to sustain dignity, he finds himself attracted to Anne de Montausier, the king's newest mistress. In Vatel, she finds someone who's authentic, living out his principles within the casual cruelties of court politics. Can the two of them escape unscathed?

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Roland JofféDirector

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Gérard DepardieuGérard DepardieuFrancois VatelUma ThurmanUma ThurmanAnne de MontausierTim RothTim RothMarquis de LauzunTimothy SpallTimothy SpallGourvilleJulian GloverJulian GloverPrince de CondeJulian SandsJulian SandsLouis XIVMurray Lachlan YoungMurray Lachlan YoungPhilippe d`OrleansHywel BennettHywel BennettColbertRichard GriffithsRichard GriffithsDr. BourdelotArielle DombasleArielle DombaslePrincess de CondeMarine DeltermeMarine DeltermeAthenais de MontespanPhilippine Leroy-BeaulieuPhilippine Leroy-BeaulieuDuchesse de Longueville

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PrinceFranceCook17th centuryLouis xiv

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Genre affinityDrama · Romance · HistoryTheme affinityPrince · France · CookMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference142117

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What is Vatel about?

In 1671, with war brewing with Holland, a penniless prince invites Louis XIV to three days of festivities at a chateau in Chantilly. The prince wants a commission as a general, so the extravagances are to impress the king. In charge of all is the steward, Vatel, a man of honor, talent, and low birth. The prince is craven in his longing for stature: no task is too menial or dishonorable for him to give Vatel. While Vatel tries to sustain dignity, he finds himself attracted to Anne de Montausier, the king's newest mistress. In Vatel, she finds someone who's authentic, living out his principles within the casual cruelties of court politics. Can the two of them escape unscathed?

How long is Vatel?

Vatel has a runtime of 125 minutes.