Vatel (2000)

Vatel (2000)

Some men are too noble to live among aristocracy. 2000-05-01 Belgium, France, United Kingdom 125 Min. PG-13
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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?

Cast

Gérard Depardieu is Francois Vatel
Francois Vatel
Uma Thurman is Anne de Montausier
Anne de Montausier
Tim Roth is Marquis de Lauzun
Marquis de Lauzun
Timothy Spall is Gourville
Gourville
Julian Glover is Prince de Conde
Prince de Conde
Julian Sands is Louis XIV
Louis XIV
Murray Lachlan Young is Philippe d`Orleans
Philippe d`Orleans
Hywel Bennett is Colbert
Richard Griffiths is Dr. Bourdelot
Dr. Bourdelot
Arielle Dombasle is Princess de Conde
Princess de Conde
Marine Delterme is Athenais de Montespan
Athenais de Montespan
Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu is Duchesse de Longueville
Duchesse de Longueville