Gérard Depardieu
François Vatel
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Vatel. (film) Vatel is a 2000 historical drama film directed by Roland Joffé, [2] 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 ...
- Robert Fraisse
- Roland Joffé, Alain Goldman
Summaries. Vatel is the cook of Prince Condé. When the prince invites Louis XIV to hunt, he has to give lavish banquets in order to fall in his favor. But when Vatel falls in love with the king's mistress, love and duty come into conflict. In 1671, with war brewing with Holland, a penniless prince invites Louis XIV to three days of festivities ...
May 10, 2000 · Vatel: Directed by Roland Joffé. With Gérard Depardieu, Uma Thurman, Tim Roth, Julian Glover. Vatel is the cook of Prince Condé. When the prince invites Louis XIV to hunt, he has to give lavish banquets in order to fall in his favor.
- Roland Joffé
- 53 sec
May 1, 2000 · 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 ...
Brief Synopsis. Read More. In 1671, Francois Vatel, a master chef, entertainer and steward, is hired by the Prince de Conde to prepare an important feast for the upcoming arrival of King Louis XIV. However, it will take nothing short of a miracle to prepare a fete fitting for royalty while Conde's provinces rest on the verge.
Film Review by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat. The year is 1671 and the Sun King Louis XIV (Julian Sands) rules at Versailles. He announces his intention to spend three days at the country chateau of Prince de Conde (Julian Glover). This gout-ridden warrior, who hopes to lead the French army shortly in a war against Holland, instructs his ...
Running time: 1h 57m. Genre: Drama, Romance. During the reign of King Louis XIV, a master steward, François Vatel (Depardieu), works to gain favour for an out-of-favor prince. The king and his ...
