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Vatel

Vatel

Some men are too noble to live among aristocracy.
May 01, 2000 2h 5m
6.105
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Synopsis

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?

Title Vatel
Companies Canal+
Countries Belgium, France, United Kingdom
Keywords france, prince, 17th century, louis xiv
Gérard Depardieu

Gérard Depardieu

Francois Vatel
Uma Thurman

Uma Thurman

Anne de Montausier
Tim Roth

Tim Roth

Marquis de Lauzun
Julian Glover

Julian Glover

Prince de Conde
Murray Lachlan Young

Murray Lachlan Young

Philippe d`Orleans
Arielle Dombasle

Arielle Dombasle

Princess de Conde
Marine Delterme

Marine Delterme

Athenais de Montespan
Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu

Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu

Duchesse de Longueville
Nathalie Cerda

Nathalie Cerda

Königin Marie-Therese
Natacha Koutchoumov

Natacha Koutchoumov

Louise de la Vallière's Maid
James Thierrée

James Thierrée

Duc de Longueville
Dominique Frot

Dominique Frot

Hysterical Woman