Trama:
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?

Cast:

Gérard Depardieu Francois Vatel

Uma Thurman Anne de Montausier

Tim Roth Marquis de Lauzun

Timothy Spall Gourville

Julian Glover Prince de Conde

Julian Sands Louis XIV

Murray Lachlan Young Philippe d`Orleans

Hywel Bennett Colbert

Richard Griffiths Dr. Bourdelot

Arielle Dombasle Princess de Conde

Marine Delterme Athenais de Montespan

Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu Duchesse de Longueville

Féodor Atkine Alcalet

Nathalie Cerda Königin Marie-Therese

Natacha Koutchoumov Louise de la Vallière's Maid

James Thierrée Duc de Longueville

Dominique Frot Hysterical Woman

Supporto: Sconosciuto,

In prestito: No

Rapporto: Unknown