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Dominican Rep. Vatel
- Original title
- Vatel
- Year
- 2000
- Running time
- 99 min.
- Country
United Kingdom- Director
- Screenwriter
- Jeanne Labrune. adapt: Tom Stoppard
- Cast
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Gérard Depardieu
Uma Thurman
Tim Roth
Timothy Spall
Julian Glover
Julian Sands- Murray Lachlan Young
Richard Griffiths
Féodor Atkine- Nathalie Cerda
Hywel Bennett
Arielle Dombasle
Marine Delterme- Emilie Ohana
- Jérôme Pradon
Natacha Koutchoumov- See all credits
- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- Co-production United Kingdom-France;
- Genre
- Drama | Costume Drama. Historical. 17th Century. Biography. Cooking. Based on a true story
- Synopsis
- 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?
- Awards
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2000: Nominated for Oscar: Best Art Direction2000: César: Best diseño of producción. 2 Nominations2000: Cannes Film Festival: Official Selection (Out of Competition)
- Critics' reviews
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"Boldly distinctive in its depiction of individuals caught up in a veritable infernal machine designed solely to give pleasure to a monarch, Vatel is a timeless tale of love and sacrifice in a world as opulent as it is cruel"
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"Too much chaos, not enough heart. Bad for the digestion"
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"Although Vatel is trying to say something about freedom and gilded cages, it feels more like a behind-the-scenes look at the high-end catering business."
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"Vatel, a no-expense-spared costumer, is further proof that all the money and technical expertise in the world are no substitutes for a good screenplay and creative direction"
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"This putrid dish marks a new low for director Roland Joffe"
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