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Hoping to be named a general when France goes to war with Belgium in 1671, a hapless prince (Julian Glover) attempts to curry favor by inviting King Louis XIV (Julian Sands) to a chateau in the countryside for three days of extravegance.
The prince's talented and honorable yet lowly-born steward, Vatel (Gérard Depardieu), is in charge of the arrangements and is overloaded with details to produce the opulent event. The prince isn't hesitant to put Vatel to even the most menial of tasks to assure the success of the visit.
Despite his responsibilities, Vatel becomes smitten with the King's new mistress, Anne de Montausier (Uma Thurman). The King's aide (Tim Roth) also covets the lovely Anne and keeps an eye on the situation.
The sets, costuming, music and other production values are extremely high in this film.
Directed by Roland Joffé.
Run time: 1 hour, 43 minutes
Rated PG-13 for sexual content and some violence.
My personal rating: B-
Hoping to be named a general when France goes to war with Belgium in 1671, a hapless prince (Julian Glover) attempts to curry favor by inviting King Louis XIV (Julian Sands) to a chateau in the countryside for three days of extravegance.
The prince's talented and honorable yet lowly-born steward, Vatel (Gérard Depardieu), is in charge of the arrangements and is overloaded with details to produce the opulent event. The prince isn't hesitant to put Vatel to even the most menial of tasks to assure the success of the visit.
Despite his responsibilities, Vatel becomes smitten with the King's new mistress, Anne de Montausier (Uma Thurman). The King's aide (Tim Roth) also covets the lovely Anne and keeps an eye on the situation.
The sets, costuming, music and other production values are extremely high in this film.
Directed by Roland Joffé.
Run time: 1 hour, 43 minutes
Rated PG-13 for sexual content and some violence.
My personal rating: B-
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