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Vatel

2000 · 125 min · Director: Roland Joffé

Vatel (2000) is a history drama, directed by Roland Joffé. It stars Gérard Depardieu and Uma Thurman. The 125-minute film holds an audience score of 6.1/10.

What Vatel Is About

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?

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What is Vatel about?

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.

Where can I watch Vatel?

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How long is Vatel?

Vatel runs for 125 minutes (2h 5m).

When did Vatel come out?

Vatel was released in 2000.

Who directed Vatel?

Vatel was directed by Roland Joffé.

Who stars in Vatel?

Vatel stars Gérard Depardieu, Uma Thurman, Tim Roth, Timothy Spall.

What is Vatel's rating?

Vatel holds 6.6/10 on IMDb and 6.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 65 out of 100.

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