Vatel

– In 1671, with war brewing with Holland, a penniless prince invites Louis XIV to three days of festiv..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.60 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 43 Minutes
Release Year:
2000
Vatel (2000)

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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Vatel (2000) - Trailer

Release Date:

10 May 2000

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Roland Joffé

Writer:

Jeanne Labrune, Tom Stoppard (English adaptation)

Main Actors:

Gérard Depardieu, Uma Thurman, Tim Roth, Julian Glover

Plot:

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?

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins & 2 nominations.

Production:

Miramax

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
31%
Metacritic:
44%