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Overview

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Director:
Writers:
Jeanne Labrune (writer)
Tom Stoppard (English adaptation)
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Release Date:
10 May 2000 (Belgium) more
Tagline:
Some men are too noble to live among aristocracy.
Plot:
In 1671, with war brewing with Holland, a penniless prince invites Louis XIV to three days of festivities at a chateau in Chantilly... more | add synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 2 wins & 2 nominations more
User Comments:
Contrast of noble status and noble virtues more (42 total)

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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for sexual content and some violence.
Runtime:
103 min | Argentina:125 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Trivia:
The film opened the 2000 Cannes Film Festival. more
Goofs:
Anachronisms: During the evening banquet on the second day, there are fireworks. The music played and sung (heard) is 'Music for the Royal Fireworks'. G. F. Handel composed this piece in 1749. The movie is set in 1671. It had not been composed by that time. more
Quotes:
Louis XIV: Peace with the Dutch is good for nothing, except tulips. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Le cinéma passe à table (2005) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Secundo pezzo more

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Contrast of noble status and noble virtues, 9 November 2007
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Author: Gordon-11 from Hong Kong

This film is about a servant of noble values having to prepare an extravagant feast for the King's visit.

Vatel understandably focuses on one single character, Francois Vatel. To me, everything else in the film seems to be subplots or minor characters. Much time is spent on portraying Vatel as a hardworking, bright and noble person. He even knows his subordinates' life history by heart! Vatel's noble virtues contrasts with the corrupted mortals of high social status. The film's dark theme is sometimes overshadowed by the merry atmosphere of the feast. The extravagant sets and amazing costumes are very dazzling. The film is worth the watch just to see the feast scene!

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