Vatel

Vatel

  • Director: Roland Joffé
  • Writer: Jeanne Labrune,Tom Stoppard
  • Countries of origin: France, United Kingdom, Belgium
  • Language: English
  • Release date: May 10, 2000
  • Sound mix: Dolby Digital
  • Aspect ratio: 2.35 : 1
  • Also known as: Ватель
  • "Vatel" is a feature film released on May 10, 2000. The film is directed by Roland Joffe and starring Geral Depardieu, Uma Thurman, Tim Rose and others.
    The film is based on a true story in a French court in the 17th century. The protagonist of the story is an ordinary person, a king, and a woman sandwiched between the two. In 1671, France was in decline under the rule of Louis XIV . The extravagant profligacy of the court nobles caused the people to struggle in dire straits. The suffering people brought their grievances into the palace, but they failed to bring the sense of crisis to the royal family members at the same time. At this time, Prince Kurd, who is in charge of the cities in northern France, really cared about preparing a lavish feast for the arrival of the king to please this "father" and thereby free himself from the economic crisis.

    Details

    • Release date May 10, 2000
    • Filming locations Château de Chantilly, France
    • Production companies Légende Films, Gaumont, Nomad Films

    Box office

    Budget

    $36,000,000 (estimated)

    Gross US & Canada

    $51,080

    Opening weekend US & Canada

    $16,032

    Gross worldwide

    $184,301

    Movie reviews

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    • By Nat 2022-01-23 08:02:52

      The death of a master: Louis XIV's unparalleled feast

      The death of a master: Louis XIV’s exquisite feast-

      "A Spring Dream in Paris" film viewing notes

      Louis XIV, the "Sun King" who ruled France for 72 years, launched four major wars in his life: 1667-1668 and Spain Contest for the Netherlands, 1672-the war with the Netherlands in 1688, 1688-the Nine Years War with the German Emperor in 1697, and the Spanish Succession War in 702-1713. Due to frequent wars and heavy taxes, the French national economy is on the verge of...

    • By Anais 2022-01-23 08:02:52

      Some beauty, destined to be remembered for luxury and erosion

      Yesterday, I watched a movie recommended by food connoisseur Mr. Chua Lam on the BLOG. The name is "VATEL", which is literally called "Vatel". Vettel is created by "Big Nose Love Saint" Geral Depardieu. The literal translation of the name of the male number one played in the movie is naturally not so unremarkable, so someone took another name for it, called "Desire for Paris."

      At the beginning, I didn't like the name very much. It was too fragrant and gave birth to a rusticity that...

    • By Deontae 2022-01-23 08:02:52

      Spring Dream in Paris

      The extravagance in the film, see this passage: "The Labyrinth of Lonely" Paz: Some French sociologists regard festivals as a kind of ceremonial extravagance. Thanks to this kind of profligacy, a collective can be envied by heaven and earth. ... Excessive profligacy and wasted energy indicate the abundance of this collective. That kind of luxury is an evidence of health, a display of abundance and power. Or a magic trap. Because with the help of waste, it is hoped to attract real abundance...

    • By Ubaldo 2022-01-23 08:02:52

      The pursuit of freedom

      Bourbon Sisters Flower Subtitle Group, Watt Nose. Why do the characters inside speak English? Obviously the title and the actor introduction are both in French. This kind of made me play, and I thought I had read the wrong version. free? Do your duty? Some people deny the first point (the reason for Watt's suicide). From a historical point of view, this task can be done. But the film is not a rigid reflection of reality after all, if not for the first point: freedom! Why did the movie...

    • By Mae 2022-01-23 08:02:52

      Witte

      The extravagance and lust of the French court in the 18th century have been exhausted in this large-scale production of high investment. The film does not emphasize the direct opposition between the people and the monarch, but tells everyone about that era with the personal tragedy of a palace butler. Witte’s loyalty, kindness, energy, and creativity are all amazing. These excellent qualities are directly reflected in the magnificent visual effects of the film. This figure between the ruler and...

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    • By Madisyn 2023-09-05 21:06:44

      Marked on April 3, 2008, just watched it today. After reading it, I still feel...

    • By Mae 2023-07-31 13:38:44

      2012-11-17 What ghost casting do you want to see?

    • By Ericka 2023-07-08 21:45:51

      The picture is very beautiful, the French style is arrogant, and I saw Louis XIV in high heels and stockings. The name doesn't translate well, just call it...

    • By Suzanne 2023-03-29 06:19:19

      Like an accessible critical realist novel, Miramax is very willing to throw money at...

    • By Phyllis 2023-03-07 05:15:58

      Beautiful food, beautiful scenery, beautiful sex, beautiful...

    Movie plot

    In 1671, France was in decline under the rule of Louis XIV. The extravagant profligacy of the court nobles caused the people to struggle in dire straits. The suffering people brought their grievances into the palace, but they failed to bring the sense of crisis to the royal family members at the same time. At this time, Prince Kurd, who is in charge of the cities in northern France, really cared about preparing a lavish feast for the...
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    Background creation

    British director Roland Joffey won the Golden Palm Award for Best Picture in Cannes with The Mission (The Mission) in Cannes . After a peak, he filmed two foreign films successively: "City of Joy" and "The Scarlet Letter". He returned to Cannes with the love comedy "Goodbye Lover" (Goodbye Lover) the previous year, which made people's eyes bright. In 2000, he entered the opening film of the 53rd Cannes International Film Festival with...
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    Movie quotes

    • François Vatel: Harmony and contrast. All beauty comes from these two things. You see, Colin, few object are beautiful or ugly of themselves. To know that is the beginning of being an artist.

    • Cook: What kind of meat is this?

      Demaury: [sampling it] Unicorn.

    • Gourville: My dear Vatel, we all go around like some great celestial machine. The Sun King is at the centre; Condé is one of his planets; I am one of Condé's moons. Do you really think there is a place to stand where we are free?