Vatel(2000)
“Some men are too noble to live among aristocracy.”
Overview
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?
Director
Roland Joffé
Studio
Gaumont
Cast
Gérard Depardieu
as Francois Vatel
Uma Thurman
as Anne de Montausier
Tim Roth
as Marquis de Lauzun
Timothy Spall
as Gourville
Julian Glover
as Prince de Conde
Julian Sands
as Louis XIV
Murray Lachlan Young
as Philippe d`Orleans
Hywel Bennett
as Colbert
Richard Griffiths
as Dr. Bourdelot
Arielle Dombasle
as Princess de Conde
Marine Delterme
as Athenais de Montespan
Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu
as Duchesse de Longueville
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2000
Runtime
2h 5m
Language
French
Rating
6.1 / 10
Production Companies
Gaumont • Légende Films • Nomad
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Where can I watch Vatel?▼
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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?
Who directed Vatel?▼
Vatel was directed by Roland Joffé and released in 2000. It is a history, drama, romance film.
How long is Vatel?▼
Vatel has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
Who stars in Vatel?▼
The cast of Vatel includes Gérard Depardieu as Francois Vatel, Uma Thurman as Anne de Montausier, Tim Roth as Marquis de Lauzun, Timothy Spall as Gourville, Julian Glover as Prince de Conde and more.
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