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Vatel (2000)
Director: Roland Joffé
Cast: GĂ©rard Depardieu, Uma Thurman, Tim Roth, Timothy Spall
6.6
31%Runtime125 min
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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?
Critical Reception & Ratings
Vatel, the 2000 historical drama directed by Roland Joffé, has received a mixed critical reception, with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 31%. However, the film has an IMDb rating of 6.6/10, indicating a moderately positive audience reception. The film has not received any major awards recognition.
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Directed by Roland Joffé and starring Gérard Depardieu, Vatel (2000) is a visually stunning historical drama that offers a glimpse into the lavish court of Louis XIV. With its blend of romance, intrigue, and the pressures of serving the ambitious nobility, the film provides a unique and compelling exploration of power, dignity, and the human cost of chasing status.
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Vatel is a 2000 historical drama film directed by Roland Joffé, written by Jeanne Labrune and translated by Tom Stoppard, and starring Gérard Depardieu, Uma Thurman, Tim Roth, Timothy Spall, Julian Glover and Julian Sands. The film, based on the life of 17th-century French chef François Vatel, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Art Direction. The film opened the 2000 Cannes Film Festival.
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