Vatel
“Some men are too noble to live among aristocracy.”
6.1
Rating
(175 votes)
2h 5m
Runtime
2000
Released
1
Popularity
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?
Status
Released
Original Title
Vatel
Release Date
2000-05-01
Languages
English, French
Directors
Writers
Jeanne LabruneScreenplay
