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Overview
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Director:
Writers:
Jeanne Labrune (writer)
Tom Stoppard (English adaptation)
Release Date:
10 May 2000 (Belgium) more
Tagline:
Some men are too noble to live among aristocracy.
Plot:
In 1671, with war brewing with Holland, a penniless prince invites Louis XIV to three days of festivities at a chateau in Chantilly... more | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 2 wins & 2 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(6 articles)
Movie Flop Shakes France's Premier Film Company
(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 28 July 2000)
Uma Thurman Went Up In Smoke At Cannes
(From WENN. 26 May 2000)
User Comments:
Splendid. more (42 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Gérard Depardieu | ... | François Vatel |
 | Uma Thurman | ... | Anne de Montausier |
 | Tim Roth | ... | Marquis de Lauzun |
 | Timothy Spall | ... | Gourville |
 | Julian Glover | ... | Prince de Condé |
 | Julian Sands | ... | Louis XIV |
| Murray Lachlan Young | ... | Philippe d'Orleans, 'Monsieur' |
| Hywel Bennett | ... | Colbert |
| Richard Griffiths | ... | Dr. Bourdelot |
| Arielle Dombasle | ... | Princess de Condé |
| Marine Delterme | ... | Athenaïs de Montespan |
| Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu | ... | Duchesse de Longueville |
| Jérôme Pradon | ... | Marquis d'Effiat |
 | Féodor Atkine | ... | Alcalet |
| Nathalie Cerda | ... | The Queen Marie-Thérèse |
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for sexual content and some violence.
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Runtime:
103 min | Argentina:125 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
Iceland:L | Netherlands:12 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | France:U | Germany:12 | Portugal:M/12 | Spain:7 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | USA:PG-13
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Trivia:
The film opened the 2000 Cannes Film Festival. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: William of Orange is referred to as "King of Holland". He was Stadhouder of the Seven United Netherlands, never King of Holland. more
Quotes:
Louis XIV:
You look pale, Prince. Are you ill?
Prince de Condé:
Your Majesty is gracious to enquire.
Louis XIV:
Yes.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Le cinéma passe à table (2005) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Temple sacré more
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"Vatel" is a French period film with Depardieu as the title character, a master steward under the crown of King Louis XIV whose job it is to put on feasts and spectacles for the pleasures of royalty. Typical of director Joffe, the film peers deep into the character of Vatel, around whom swirl politicking and wickedness, with such depth and dimension as to make the plot of secondary importance. Replete with sumptuous sets, elegant costuming, and epicurean delights, the film fills the eye and whets the palate as few films can while it paints a portrait of a sensitive and honorable man who makes the supreme sacrifice for dignity.
A superb watch for those into period films painted with delicate brush strokes and subtle nuances.